Worst air pollution Andong, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Andong is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; SO2 is fair; NO2 is medium; PM2.5, PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 79.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Andong is poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 61.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Andong's air quality reflects the Gyeongbuk Nakdong River valley's partial enclosure between the Sobaek mountain ranges, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the traditional Korean culture, silk weaving, and government corridor contributing local sources. Seasonal Chinese dust transport elevates PM10 during spring yellow dust episodes, while the surrounding mountain topography creates modest enclosure under calm inversions and Andong generally maintains moderate South Korean inland heritage provincial city readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
79.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
56.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
79.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
24.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
61.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
55.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
16.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Andong right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Andong is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 79.0/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 79.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Andong?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Andong will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.9/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 61.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Andong?
Pollution in Andong typically rises when road traffic and port and shipping activity combine, especially once temperature inversions set in over the valley. Topographic enclosure in the valley lets pollution accumulate rather than clear out. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape.
Are air quality levels in Andong 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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