City in Troms, Norway
Air quality in Tromsø
6.4PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Fairly clean
The annual average PM2.5 in Tromsø was 6.4 µg/m³ in 2017, about 1.3 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³ yearly average (2017). Measured at Tromso.
- PM10: 13.2 µg/m³ (2017).
- Nitrogen dioxide: 33.9 µg/m³ (2017), mostly from traffic.
- Recent average: 6.8 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 |
Air quality across Norway
Quick answers
Is the air in Tromsø bad?
Fairly clean: 6.4 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 1.3× the WHO guideline.
How does Tromsø compare with the rest of Norway?
People in Norway breathe 6 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 6.4 µg/m³ measured here.
More about Tromsø
Going to Tromsø solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Tromsø meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Visit Tromsø
- Avinor Tromsø Airport
- Helse Nord UNN
Annual averages are measured values reported to the WHO; check a live map for today's air. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.