Worst air pollution Varberg, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Varberg is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Varberg is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 26.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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For most of the year, air quality in Varberg sits comfortably within good Swedish and European benchmarks. Port logistics and tourism, together with ordinary road traffic, accounts for most of the area's local emissions. Proximity to the open Kattegat shoreline provides a natural ventilation effect, helping disperse pollutants during most weather conditions. On the whole, Varberg's air quality sits close to the national average for Swedish towns of a similar profile.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
34.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
26.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
16.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Varberg right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Varberg is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 34.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Varberg?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Varberg will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 26.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Varberg?
When is air quality typically worst in Varberg? Cold, still winter days are when pollutant levels are most likely to climb, mainly from heating and traffic rather than any single major source. Spring typically brings a steady improvement, with more unsettled, breezy weather flushing out accumulated pollutants. Summer tends to be the most favourable season, though occasional hot, windless spells can allow ozone to build up locally. By late autumn, the return of heating season and stiller nights start bringing back the kind of conditions seen in winter. The comparatively mild southern Swedish climate means these seasonal swings are usually less pronounced than further north.
Are air quality levels in Varberg 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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