Worst air pollution Pontianak, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pontianak is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pontianak is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.6/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
29.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
28.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
10.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pontianak right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pontianak is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.0/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 29.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pontianak?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pontianak will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 28.6/100).
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.
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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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