Worst air pollution Motala, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Motala is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Motala is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 30.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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For most of the year, air quality in Motala sits comfortably within good Swedish and European benchmarks. Beyond routine traffic, canal-era industry and tourism is the main local factor influencing emission levels here. The open exposure toward Lake Vättern's eastern shore generally helps disperse whatever local emissions do occur. For residents of Motala, day-to-day air quality is rarely a significant concern given these factors.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
30.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
30.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.6/100
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Is air quality bad in Motala right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Motala is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 30.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Motala?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Motala will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 30.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Motala?
How do the seasons affect air quality in Motala? Air tends to be least fresh in deep winter, when household heating and traffic emissions get trapped under still, cold air masses. 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. Autumn generally marks the year's decline back toward winter conditions, driven mainly by the return of wood-burning and stiller air. This pattern reflects a fairly classic central Swedish climate, with clear seasonal transitions.
Are air quality levels in Motala 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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