Worst air pollution Linköping, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Linköping is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 36.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Linköping is fair. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 29.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Linköping's air quality is generally good by European standards, with the flat Swedish lowland and consistent Baltic airflows providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on the E4 motorway and the Saab aviation manufacturing complex's test flight operations contribute the primary local sources, while the surrounding Lake Roxen and flat Östergötland plain maintain Linköping among Sweden's more moderate urban environments.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Fair

36.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

36.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Fair

29.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

3.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

27.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Linköping right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Linköping is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.5/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 36.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Linköping?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Linköping will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 29.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Linköping?

How do the seasons affect air quality in Linköping? Expect the occasional poor-air-quality day in winter, when a stable, windless cold snap traps smoke and exhaust that would otherwise disperse. From spring onward, increasing wind and precipitation generally break up the stagnant conditions that caused winter dips. Summer usually offers the most consistently good air quality, since heating-related emissions drop away almost entirely. By late autumn, the return of heating season and stiller nights start bringing back the kind of conditions seen in winter. The seasonal swing here is fairly pronounced, typical of central Swedish towns away from the immediate coast.

Are air quality levels in Linköping 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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