Worst air pollution Vestvågøy kommune, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Vestvågøy kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 21.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Vestvågøy kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (O3: 18.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Vestvågøy kommune's air quality benefits from its exceptional Lofoten Islands Norwegian Sea coastal position, with consistent Norwegian Sea maritime winds providing outstanding natural ventilation across this iconic Arctic archipelago. Light vehicle traffic and the fishing, tourism, and services corridor contribute modest local sources, while the extraordinary Lofoten coastal setting and the clean Arctic maritime climate generally maintain excellent to good conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

21.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

21.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Good

18.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

18.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Vestvågøy kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Vestvågøy kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 21.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vestvågøy kommune?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Vestvågøy kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 18.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (O3: 18.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Vestvågøy kommune?

Air quality in Vestvågøy kommune is least favourable during calm high-pressure spells in winter, when a lull between weather fronts can let smoke settle over the harbour area. Frequent strong coastal winds usually clear the air again within a day or two. The remainder of the year, Vestvågøy kommune's air quality is typically unremarkable in a good way.

Are air quality levels in Vestvågøy 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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