Worst air pollution Skövde, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Skövde is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Skövde is fair. PM1 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 33.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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By Nordic standards, Skövde records generally moderate-to-good air quality, with brief exceptions during specific weather patterns. Beyond routine traffic, manufacturing and defence industry is the main local factor influencing emission levels here. The ridge between Lake Vänern and Lake Vättern contributes to a ventilation pattern that generally keeps local pollutant levels manageable. Taken together, these factors leave Skövde with air quality conditions typical of similarly sized Swedish communities.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

31.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

18.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

33.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

21.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Skövde right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Skövde is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 31.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Skövde?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Skövde will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 33.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Skövde?

When is air quality typically worst in Skövde? December through February is when conditions are most likely to dip, driven by inversions that hold wood-smoke and exhaust close to the ground on windless days. As spring arrives, increasing wind speeds generally help clear the air faster than in the calmer winter months. Air quality is typically strongest in summer, helped by more wind and sunshine, though still days can occasionally push up ozone levels. By October and November, cooling air and calmer evenings start to mirror the patterns that intensify further in winter. This pattern reflects a fairly classic central Swedish climate, with clear seasonal transitions.

Are air quality levels in Skövde 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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