Worst air pollution Falkenberg, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Falkenberg is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Falkenberg is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 22.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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By Nordic standards, Falkenberg records generally moderate-to-good air quality, with brief exceptions during specific weather patterns. The area's emissions profile is shaped chiefly by automotive components and fishing alongside typical urban road traffic. The natural airflow associated with the Ätran river mouth works in the area's favour for keeping pollutant levels down. As a result, Falkenberg rarely records air quality readings that would concern most residents.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

31.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

20.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

22.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

22.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Falkenberg right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Falkenberg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (O3: 31.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Falkenberg?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Falkenberg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.8/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 22.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Falkenberg?

How does air quality change throughout the year in Falkenberg? The darkest winter months tend to bring the year's weakest readings, since calm, cold air allows pollutants from heating and traffic to accumulate rather than disperse. Spring typically sees fewer stagnant-air episodes, as more frequent wind and rain help disperse local emissions. Warm-season conditions are generally the most favourable of the year, with wood-burning emissions largely absent. By late autumn, the return of heating season and stiller nights start bringing back the kind of conditions seen in winter. Being in southern Sweden, temperature swings here are usually less severe, which keeps these seasonal effects fairly moderate.

Are air quality levels in Falkenberg 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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