Worst air pollution Pontianak, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Pontianak is very poor. AQI, O3, and PM1 are very poor; PM2.5 is poor; PM10, NO2, SO2, and HCHO are moderate; CO is good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 100/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Pontianak is very poor. PM2.5 increases to very poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 100/100). 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 - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Poor
71.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
41.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
44.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
45.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.2/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
51.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Very poor
83.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Very poor
80.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
45.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
59.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
100/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Moderate
47.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.2/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Moderate
57.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Very poor
92.7/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pontianak right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Pontianak is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pontianak?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Pontianak will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 100/100).
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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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