Worst air pollution Lidköping, today and tomorrow

Today (30 August): Air quality in Lidköping is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 23.3/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Lidköping is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Lidköping's air quality is generally good by Swedish and European standards, with only occasional local peaks in pollutant levels. Local sources are dominated by porcelain and food industry and everyday vehicle traffic rather than any single major industrial emitter. The natural airflow associated with the Lake Vänern shoreline works in the area's favour for keeping pollutant levels down. These combined factors give Lidköping air quality that most residents would consider unremarkable in a good way.

Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

23.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

3.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

23.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

28.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

4.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

1.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

28.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Lidköping right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Lidköping is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 23.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lidköping?

On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Lidköping will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 28.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Lidköping?

How do the seasons affect air quality in Lidköping? The winter months see the year's more noticeable air quality swings, largely a function of how often calm, cold weather sets in. Conditions usually start improving from March as wind and rain become more frequent, helping clear out whatever built up over winter. 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 pattern is fairly typical for central Sweden, where all four seasons are clearly distinct.

Are air quality levels in Lidköping 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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