Worst air pollution Kiruna, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kiruna is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kiruna is fair. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 20.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Overall, Kiruna maintains air quality that compares well with Swedish and wider European norms. The presence of iron ore mining in the area contributes a modest but steady share of local emissions, compounded by traffic on the main routes through town. The surrounding subarctic fells provides a degree of natural ventilation, preventing pollutants from settling for extended stretches. For residents of Kiruna, day-to-day air quality is rarely a significant concern given these factors.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
24.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Fair
20.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
6.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Kiruna right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kiruna is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.6/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 24.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kiruna?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kiruna will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (O3: 20.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kiruna?
How does air quality change throughout the year in Kiruna? Air quality dips are most common in winter, when heating season overlaps with the calm, cold weather that traps local emissions. Spring typically brings a steady improvement, with more unsettled, breezy weather flushing out accumulated pollutants. Warm-season conditions are generally the most favourable of the year, with wood-burning emissions largely absent. The transition into autumn typically brings a slow return of the wood-smoke and calm-air conditions that peak in winter. This seasonal swing is typically more marked here than further south, reflecting the region's longer, colder winter.
Are air quality levels in Kiruna 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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