Worst air pollution Rangoon, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Rangoon is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, O3, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:30 PM (NO2: 29.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Rangoon is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 decreases to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 increases to fair; SO2 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 48.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Rangoon's air quality reflects the flat Irrawaddy River delta position at the Gulf of Martaban coastal plain, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the vehicle density, industrial, and port corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The Bay of Bengal monsoon provides wet season cleansing, while the dry season northeast monsoon and regional biomass burning from surrounding Myanmar forest and agricultural fires generate severe seasonal PM2.5 and Yangon generally maintains moderate to elevated Southeast Asian delta capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:30
AQI:
Fair
29.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
17.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 20:30
AQI:
Medium
48.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
43.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
48.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
24.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
31.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
46.5/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Rangoon right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Rangoon is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:30 PM (NO2: 29.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rangoon?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Rangoon will be similar to today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 31.1/100. Pollution peaks around 8:30 PM (NO2: 48.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Rangoon?
Air quality in Rangoon tends to be worse when traffic emissions, agricultural activity, along with wood-burning stoves build up and dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Rains during the wetter months typically wash pollutants out of the air.
Are air quality levels in Rangoon 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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