Worst air pollution Boden, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Boden is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 20.9/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Boden is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 26.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Air quality in Boden tends to be favourable for most of the year, consistent with typical Swedish urban conditions. Beyond routine traffic, military garrison and rail logistics is the main local factor influencing emission levels here. The Luleälven river valley contributes to a ventilation pattern that generally keeps local pollutant levels manageable. The combination of these factors keeps Boden's air quality within a range most residents would find unremarkable.

Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Fair

20.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

20.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Fair

26.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

2.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

0.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

26.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Boden right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Boden is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.9/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 20.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Boden?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Boden will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 26.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Boden?

What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Boden? Air quality is typically at its weakest in December and January, when cold, calm, high-pressure spells let wood-smoke and traffic exhaust settle close to the ground instead of dispersing. Spring typically brings a steady improvement, with more unsettled, breezy weather flushing out accumulated pollutants. Summer typically brings the calmest air quality picture, punctuated only rarely by ozone build-up during still, hot weather. By October and November, cooling air and calmer evenings start to mirror the patterns that intensify further in winter. This seasonal swing is typically more marked here than further south, reflecting the region's longer, colder winter.

Are air quality levels in Boden 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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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