Worst air pollution Kristinehamn, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kristinehamn is fair. AQI, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 39.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kristinehamn is fair. NO2 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kristinehamn typically records air quality in the good-to-moderate range, consistent with similar Swedish towns. Manufacturing and logistics represents the area's most notable emission source, alongside routine road traffic through the centre. The open exposure toward Lake Vänern's northern shore generally helps disperse whatever local emissions do occur. The combination of these factors keeps Kristinehamn's air quality within a range most residents would find unremarkable.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Fair
39.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
12.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
34.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Kristinehamn right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kristinehamn is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (O3: 39.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kristinehamn?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kristinehamn will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 34.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kristinehamn?
Does air quality in Kristinehamn vary by season? Cold, still winter days are when pollutant levels are most likely to climb, mainly from heating and traffic rather than any single major source. As spring arrives, increasing wind speeds generally help clear the air faster than in the calmer winter months. Summer tends to be the most favourable season, though occasional hot, windless spells can allow ozone to build up locally. As autumn progresses, damp, still evenings can occasionally trap emissions before winter's more persistent inversions set in. As is typical for this part of the country, the seasonal contrast here is clear but not extreme.
Are air quality levels in Kristinehamn 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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