Worst air pollution Volda kommune, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Volda kommune is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 21.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Volda kommune is good. AQI improves to good; O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 16.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Volda kommune's air quality benefits from its Sunnmøre inner Voldafjord position, with consistent fjord breezes and Norwegian Sea maritime airflows providing reliable natural ventilation. Light vehicle traffic and the university college and services corridor contribute modest local sources, while the clean Sunnmøre fjord and highland setting generally maintain excellent to good conditions throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

21.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

21.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Good

16.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

5.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Volda kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Volda kommune is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 21.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 21.6/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Volda kommune?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Volda kommune will be better than today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.4/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 16.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Volda kommune?

Locally, Volda kommune's air is most affected when wood-smoke and still air combine in winter, when the surrounding mountains trap still air close to the valley floor. The next Atlantic weather system typically clears things up within a day or so. Apart from these spells, Volda kommune generally enjoys favourable air quality.

Are air quality levels in Volda 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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