Worst air pollution Vega kommune, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Vega kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Vega kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 19.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Vega kommune's air quality benefits from its exceptional Helgeland UNESCO World Heritage archipelago island position on the Norwegian Sea, with consistent and often powerful Norwegian Sea maritime winds providing outstanding natural ventilation. Minimal vehicle traffic and the traditional eider duck farming contribute negligible local sources, while the extraordinary UNESCO Vega Archipelago's pristine coastal island setting generally maintains excellent conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

22.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Good

19.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Vega kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Vega kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.8/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 22.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vega kommune?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Vega kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 19.9/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 19.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Vega kommune?

Locally, Vega kommune's air is most affected when birch pollen is at its most intense in spring, when the birch peak briefly outweighs the otherwise strong dispersal from coastal winds. The open Norwegian Sea nearby generally keeps background air quality high. Otherwise, Vega kommune maintains good air quality across most of the calendar.

Are air quality levels in Vega kommune based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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