Worst air pollution Helsingborg, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Helsingborg is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 35.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Helsingborg is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 36.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Helsingborg's air quality benefits from the Øresund Strait's powerful wind corridor, with consistent Baltic and North Sea westerlies channelled through the narrow strait providing some of Scandinavia's most reliable natural ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the E4 and ferry terminal operations contribute local sources, while the open Øresund geometry maintains Helsingborg among southern Sweden's better urban environments.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 04:00
AQI:
Fair
35.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
9.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Fair
36.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Helsingborg right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Helsingborg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (NO2: 35.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Helsingborg?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Helsingborg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 36.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Helsingborg?
How does air quality change throughout the year in Helsingborg? The winter months see the year's more noticeable air quality swings, largely a function of how often calm, cold weather sets in. Spring typically brings a steady improvement, with more unsettled, breezy weather flushing out accumulated pollutants. Most of the year's best readings occur in summer, with only rare hot, calm days causing a temporary rise in ground-level ozone. By October and November, cooling air and calmer evenings start to mirror the patterns that intensify further in winter. Because the season is milder here than further north, these swings tend to be somewhat less extreme.
Are air quality levels in Helsingborg 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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