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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