Worst air pollution Gothenburg, today and tomorrow

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Gothenburg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.2/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 31.2/100).

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Gothenburg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 36.6/100).

What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Gothenburg? Winter brings the greatest risk of short-lived pollution episodes, usually tied to wood-burning combined with a lack of wind. Spring usually marks a turning point, with more active weather systems reducing how often pollutants can accumulate. Air quality is typically strongest in summer, helped by more wind and sunshine, though still days can occasionally push up ozone levels. By late autumn, the return of heating season and stiller nights start bringing back the kind of conditions seen in winter. Because the season is milder here than further north, these swings tend to be somewhat less extreme.

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.