Worst air pollution Chuncheon, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Chuncheon is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3 is poor; PM2.5, HCHO, and PM1 are fair; SO2 is medium; PM10 and CO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 83.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Chuncheon is very poor. PM2.5 decreases to medium; SO2 decreases to good; HCHO decreases to good; PM1 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 87.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Chuncheon's air quality benefits from the Gangwon-do Chuncheon Lake and Soyang Dam reservoir position at 76 metres, with consistent lake breezes and the surrounding Taebaek mountain backdrop providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the tourism, food culture, and government corridor contribute local sources, while the lake system's natural ventilation and the surrounding highland setting generally maintain Chuncheon among South Korea's more pleasantly ventilated provincial lakeside cities throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Very poor
83.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
83.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
66.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
37.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Very poor
87.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
41.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
87.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
60.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
42.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Chuncheon right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Chuncheon is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 83.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 83.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chuncheon?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Chuncheon will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 87.5/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (NO2: 87.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Chuncheon?
Air quality in Chuncheon tends to be worse when traffic emissions and seasonal tourism traffic build up and still air allows pollutants to build up. Day-to-day conditions here depend heavily on the weather. Background emissions and local weather both play a role in day-to-day changes.
Are air quality levels in Chuncheon 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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