Worst air pollution Vilhelmina, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Vilhelmina is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 23.9/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Vilhelmina is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 20.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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For most of the year, air quality in Vilhelmina sits comfortably within good Swedish and European benchmarks. Local sources are dominated by forestry and everyday vehicle traffic rather than any single major industrial emitter. Winds off the vast inland forest tracts generally keep pollutant concentrations from building up for extended periods. All told, Vilhelmina's air quality profile is fairly typical for a Swedish town of its size and setting.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
23.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
20.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
3.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
0.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Vilhelmina right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Vilhelmina is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 23.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Vilhelmina?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Vilhelmina will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 20.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 20.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Vilhelmina?
What is the yearly air quality pattern like in Vilhelmina? 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. 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. Because winters here are longer and colder, the seasonal contrast tends to be sharper than in southern Sweden.
Are air quality levels in Vilhelmina 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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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