Worst air pollution Iksan, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Iksan is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; O3 is medium; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 76.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Iksan is poor. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 69.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Iksan's air quality reflects the flat Jeollabuk-do Mangyeong River plain position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the Korean National University of Transportation, food processing, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Seasonal Chinese dust transport elevates PM10 during spring yellow dust episodes, while the regional industrial background influences readings and Iksan generally maintains moderate South Korean southwestern provincial city readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Poor

76.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

12.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

76.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

57.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

14.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.4/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00

AQI:

Poor

69.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

69.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

52.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

18.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Iksan right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Iksan is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 76.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 76.5/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Iksan?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Iksan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 69.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 69.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Iksan?

Pollution in Iksan typically rises when traffic emissions, light manufacturing, as well as shipbuilding and port operations combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. These wind events can carry dust in from the surrounding arid landscape. These episodes tend to cluster in spring and autumn.

Are air quality levels in Iksan 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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