Worst air pollution Pontianak, today and tomorrow
Today (17 August): Air quality in Pontianak is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; HCHO is fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 76.9/100).
Tomorrow (18 August 2026): Air quality in Pontianak is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 61.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pontianak's air quality reflects the flat West Kalimantan coastal position at the Kapuas River mouth on the equator, with vehicle density and the palm oil, logging, and port corridor generating elevated PM2.5. The Malacca Strait provides limited maritime ventilation, while transboundary haze from Kalimantan peatland fires represents the most catastrophic periodic concern and Pontianak generally maintains among Southeast Asia's most frequently severe peatland haze-affected provincial capitals.
Today - 17 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
76.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
76.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
44.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 18 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
61.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
21.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pontianak right now?
On 17 August 2026, overall air quality in Pontianak is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 76.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 76.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pontianak?
On 18 August 2026, air quality conditions in Pontianak will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.6/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 61.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pontianak?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Pontianak are vehicle traffic together with fishing fleet activity, particularly once maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Pontianak 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: 17 August 2026 at 08:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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