Worst air pollution Medan, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Medan is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are moderate; HCHO is fair; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 72.1/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Medan is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 74.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Medan's air quality reflects the flat North Sumatra coastal plain at Deli River delta position on the Malacca Strait, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the palm oil, manufacturing, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The Malacca Strait provides limited maritime ventilation, while transboundary haze from Sumatran peatland fires represents the most severe periodic air quality concern and Medan generally maintains moderate to elevated Indonesian Sumatra coastal capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
72.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
41.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
62.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
72.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
40.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
24.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
44.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
74.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
42.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
74.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
42.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.1/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
24.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
46.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Medan right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Medan is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 72.1/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 72.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Medan?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Medan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 74.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 74.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Medan?
Pollution in Medan typically rises when vehicle traffic together with light manufacturing combine, especially once onshore breezes fall calm. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Medan 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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