Worst air pollution Ch’ŏngjin, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ch’ŏngjin is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 30.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ch’ŏngjin is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 31.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ch'ŏngjin's air quality reflects the North Korean northeastern Sea of Japan coastal position, with vehicle traffic and the Kim Chaek steel and metallurgical complex generating elevated industrial SO₂ and PM2.5. The Sea of Japan provides limited maritime ventilation, while winter coal heating compounds steel industrial emissions and Ch'ŏngjin maintains North Korea's most distinctively steel metallurgical-defined northeastern coastal industrial environment throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
30.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
24.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
14.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
31.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
31.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Ch’ŏngjin right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ch’ŏngjin is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 30.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ch’ŏngjin?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ch’ŏngjin will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 31.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 31.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ch’ŏngjin?
Air quality in Ch’ŏngjin tends to be worse when road traffic together with heavy industrial and chemical processing build up and dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.
Are air quality levels in Ch’ŏngjin 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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