Worst air pollution Kimhae, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kimhae is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; NO2 is medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 81.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kimhae is poor. AQI improves to poor; O3 decreases to poor; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 61.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.
Kimhae's air quality reflects the South Korean southeastern Nakdong River delta position adjacent to Gimhae International Airport, with the airport's concentrated aviation operations and vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways generating elevated NOₓ alongside the surrounding manufacturing and logistics corridor. The Nakdong delta's flat terrain allows reasonable dispersal, while seasonal Chinese dust transport and the regional Northeast Asian industrial background influence readings and Gimhae generally maintains moderate South Korean southeastern metropolitan readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Very poor
81.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
52.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
81.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Poor
61.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
54.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
15.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.6/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kimhae right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kimhae is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 81.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 81.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kimhae?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kimhae will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 61.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kimhae?
Pollution in Kimhae typically rises when traffic on the surrounding roads, aviation activity from the nearby airport, together with textile and manufacturing operations combine, especially once dry, windy weather picks up. 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 Kimhae 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.
Check air quality in other popular cities:
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app