Worst air pollution Nay Pyi Taw, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Nay Pyi Taw is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:30 AM (NO2: 24.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Nay Pyi Taw is fair. PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (NO2: 26.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Nay Pyi Taw's air quality reflects the flat Myanmar Sittaung River valley position at 101 metres in Myanmar's purpose-built military capital, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the government, military construction, and services corridor contributing local sources. The tropical wet season's extraordinary rainfall provides effective atmospheric cleansing, while the dry season northeast monsoon and regional biomass burning from surrounding Myanmar forest and agricultural fires contribute elevated PM2.5 and Nay Pyi Taw generally maintains moderate Southeast Asian planned capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:30
AQI:
Fair
24.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 21:30
AQI:
Fair
26.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
12.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nay Pyi Taw right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Nay Pyi Taw is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 24.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:30 AM (NO2: 24.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nay Pyi Taw?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Nay Pyi Taw will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 26.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:30 PM (NO2: 26.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nay Pyi Taw?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Nay Pyi Taw are traffic emissions, military aviation activity, together with construction dust, particularly once the drier season sets in. The wet season generally clears the air, while the dry season lets levels build back up. Air quality typically improves markedly once the rains arrive.
Are air quality levels in Nay Pyi Taw 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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