Worst air pollution Malang, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Malang is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, SO2, and PM1 are moderate; PM10 is fair; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.4/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Malang is poor. AQI worsens to poor; O3 increases to poor; SO2 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 61.2/100). 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 - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Moderate
57.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
48.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
51.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
57.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
44.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
53.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
61.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
47.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
20.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
51.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
36.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
52.3/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Malang right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Malang is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 57.4/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Malang?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Malang will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 61.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Malang?
Reduced air quality in Malang is most likely when surrounding agricultural vegetation introduced urban trees and subtropical grasses pollen peaks, alongside periods of the surrounding Arjuno, Semeru, and Kawi volcanic mountains; the months that follow, the local setting keeps things noticeably clearer than average.
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.
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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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