Worst air pollution Hosan, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Hosan is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; NO2 is medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 64.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Hosan is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Hosan in Chungnam reflects the flat South Korean Chungnam agricultural and light manufacturing position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and agricultural operations contributing local sources. Yellow Sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while seasonal Chinese dust transport elevates PM10 and the regional agricultural background maintains moderate South Korean Chungnam provincial corridor readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Poor

64.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

46.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

64.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

9.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

9.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

27.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00

AQI:

Poor

65.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

51.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

65.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

12.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

26.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Hosan right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Hosan is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 64.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Hosan?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Hosan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Hosan?

In Hosan, vehicle traffic, light manufacturing, as well as agricultural activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.

Are air quality levels in Hosan 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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