Worst air pollution Kiruna, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): 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 11:00 PM (NO2: 22.7/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Kiruna is fair. O3 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 29.7/100). 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 - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
22.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
2.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
29.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
1.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Kiruna right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Kiruna is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 22.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 22.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kiruna?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kiruna will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 29.7/100).
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.
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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