Worst air pollution Makassar, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Makassar is fair. AQI, PM2.5, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.0/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Makassar is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Makassar's air quality reflects the flat South Sulawesi Makassar Strait coastal position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the port, vehicle density, and industrial corridor generating elevated PM2.5. Consistent Makassar Strait maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while transboundary haze from Kalimantan peatland fires represents a severe seasonal concern and Makassar generally maintains moderate to elevated Indonesian Sulawesi coastal capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
38.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
37.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Makassar right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Makassar is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 38.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Makassar?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Makassar will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 37.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Makassar?
Makassar usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads coincides with periods when dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Makassar 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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