Worst air pollution Palembang, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Palembang is fair. PM2.5, O3, and SO2 are fair; AQI and NO2 are medium; PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 45.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Palembang is fair. SO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 47.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Palembang's air quality reflects the flat South Sumatra Musi River delta position at 8 metres, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the oil refinery, coal mining, and vehicle density corridor generating elevated PM2.5 and SO₂. The Malacca Strait provides limited maritime ventilation, while transboundary haze from Sumatran peatland fires represents the most catastrophic periodic air quality concern and Palembang generally maintains moderate to elevated Indonesian Sumatra petroleum capital readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
45.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
45.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
38.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
47.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
47.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
20.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Palembang right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Palembang is fair. SO2 is the main pollutant at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (NO2: 45.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Palembang?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Palembang will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 20.7/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (NO2: 47.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Palembang?
Palembang usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic emissions, heavy industrial and chemical processing, and quarrying activity coincide with periods when maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.
Are air quality levels in Palembang 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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