Worst air pollution Kalmar, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Kalmar is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 24.0/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Kalmar is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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By Nordic standards, Kalmar records generally moderate-to-good air quality, with brief exceptions during specific weather patterns. Local sources are dominated by manufacturing and tourism and everyday vehicle traffic rather than any single major industrial emitter. Proximity to the Kalmar Strait facing Öland provides a natural ventilation effect, helping disperse pollutants during most weather conditions. These combined factors give Kalmar air quality that most residents would consider unremarkable in a good way.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
24.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
30.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kalmar right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Kalmar is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 24.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kalmar?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kalmar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 30.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kalmar?
How do the seasons affect air quality in Kalmar? Air quality dips are most common in winter, when heating season overlaps with the calm, cold weather that traps local emissions. The changeable spring weather generally keeps pollutant levels lower than in winter, even as pollen becomes more relevant. Summer usually offers the most consistently good air quality, since heating-related emissions drop away almost entirely. Autumn sees a gradual decline from summer's good conditions, as cooler weather brings back wood-smoke and less consistent wind. Being in southern Sweden, temperature swings here are usually less severe, which keeps these seasonal effects fairly moderate.
Are air quality levels in Kalmar 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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