Worst air pollution Piteå, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Piteå is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 20.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Piteå is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 20.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Most days in Piteå bring air quality that meets good Swedish and European standards without difficulty. Local sources are dominated by paper and pulp industry and everyday vehicle traffic rather than any single major industrial emitter. Air currents around the Bothnian Bay coastline tend to clear pollutants before they can accumulate for long. The net effect is that Piteå experiences air quality broadly consistent with comparable Swedish towns.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00
AQI:
Fair
20.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
20.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Piteå right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Piteå is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 20.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (O3: 20.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Piteå?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Piteå will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 20.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Piteå?
How does air quality change throughout the year in Piteå? Midwinter is generally the least favourable period, as still air and cold temperatures allow local pollutants to build up rather than clear. The changeable spring weather generally keeps pollutant levels lower than in winter, even as pollen becomes more relevant. Summer generally brings the year's best air quality, thanks to longer days, more ventilation, and less need for heating. Autumn sees a gradual decline from summer's good conditions, as cooler weather brings back wood-smoke and less consistent wind. Because winters here are longer and colder, the seasonal contrast tends to be sharper than in southern Sweden.
Are air quality levels in Piteå 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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