Worst air pollution Borlänge, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Borlänge is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.8/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Borlänge is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 23.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Most days in Borlänge bring air quality that meets good Swedish and European standards without difficulty. Steel and paper manufacturing, together with ordinary road traffic, accounts for most of the area's local emissions. The natural airflow associated with the Dalälven river works in the area's favour for keeping pollutant levels down. The net effect is that Borlänge experiences air quality broadly consistent with comparable Swedish towns.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
28.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
23.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.9/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Borlänge right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Borlänge is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 28.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 28.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Borlänge?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Borlänge will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 23.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Borlänge?
When is air quality typically worst in Borlänge? Winter inversions are the main seasonal risk, occasionally trapping smoke and traffic fumes for a day or two during especially calm, cold spells. By spring, more frequent fronts and wind usually disperse pollutants faster, even as tree pollen becomes the bigger seasonal concern. The year's most consistently good air usually falls in summer, when heating season has ended and ventilation improves. The transition into autumn typically brings a slow return of the wood-smoke and calm-air conditions that peak in winter. The seasonal swing here is fairly pronounced, typical of central Swedish towns away from the immediate coast.
Are air quality levels in Borlänge 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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