Worst air pollution Bandar Lampung, today and tomorrow

Today (13 August): Air quality in Bandar Lampung is very poor. AQI, NO2, and SO2 are very poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are poor; PM10 is fair; O3 is medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
Tomorrow (14 August 2026): Air quality in Bandar Lampung is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; NO2 decreases to poor; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (SO2: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Bandar Lampung's air quality reflects the flat South Sumatra Lampung Bay coastal position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the palm oil, coffee, and industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The Sunda Strait provides limited maritime ventilation, while transboundary haze from Sumatran peatland fires represents the most severe periodic concern and Bandar Lampung generally maintains moderate to elevated Indonesian Sumatra southern capital readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 13 August | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Poor

63.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

38.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Very poor

100/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

53.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Very poor

96.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.1/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Poor

70.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 14 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Very poor

100/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

51.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

26.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

72.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

55.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Very poor

100/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

54.7/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bandar Lampung right now?

On 13 August 2026, overall air quality in Bandar Lampung is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bandar Lampung?

On 14 August 2026, air quality conditions in Bandar Lampung will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (SO2: 100/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Bandar Lampung?

Bandar Lampung usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions coincides with periods when dry, windy weather picks up. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.

Are air quality levels in Bandar Lampung 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: 12 August 2026 at 20:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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