Highest air pollution Malang, today and tomorrow

Today (29 June): Air quality in Malang is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 39.7/100).
Tomorrow (30 June 2026): Air quality in Malang is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 decreases to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to medium; SO2 increases to fair; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 49.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Malang's air quality benefits from its elevated East Java highland position at 440 metres in the Brantas River valley, with the surrounding Arjuno, Semeru, and Kawi volcanic mountains creating topographic variation. Vehicle traffic on the surrounding ring roads and the nearby Tengger volcanic complex's natural SO₂ contribute distinctive local sources, while the elevated position generally maintains better conditions than the flat Surabaya coastal corridor below though the valley's partial enclosure creates concentration under calm conditions throughout the year.

Today - 29 June | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Fair

39.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

32.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

39.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

16.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

39.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 30 June | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Medium

49.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

41.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

13.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

44.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

49.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

37.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Medium

44.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Malang right now?

On 29 June 2026, overall air quality in Malang is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 39.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Malang?

On 30 June 2026, air quality conditions in Malang will be similar to today, with SO2 forecast at fair at 37.7/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 49.3/100).

Are air quality levels in Malang 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: 28 June 2026 at 18:37 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team