Worst air pollution Pyongyang, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Pyongyang is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 26.1/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Pyongyang is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pyongyang's air quality reflects the flat North Korean Taedong River valley position at the West Korea Bay coastal plain, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the coal-powered industrial complex, residential coal heating, and military operations contributing elevated PM2.5 and SO₂ under limited independent verification. The regional background from Chinese northeastern industrial provinces contributes significant transboundary PM2.5, while winter coal heating under anticyclonic inversions is believed to create some of Northeast Asia's more severe seasonal urban concentrations throughout the heating months.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Fair
26.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
4.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Fair
34.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
5.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
4.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
8.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pyongyang right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Pyongyang is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 26.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pyongyang?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Pyongyang will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.2/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 34.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pyongyang?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Pyongyang are vehicle traffic and aircraft operations at the local air base, particularly once calm, stagnant conditions settle in the surrounding valley. The surrounding valley terrain holds pollutants near the surface rather than letting them disperse. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Pyongyang 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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