Worst air pollution Kumi, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kumi is very poor. AQI and O3 are very poor; NO2 and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 81.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kumi is poor. AQI improves to poor; O3 decreases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 61.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kumi's air quality reflects the South Korean southeastern Nakdong River plain position in Gyeongbuk, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing — Gumi being Korea's electronics capital hosting Samsung and LG operations — generating elevated industrial emissions. Seasonal Chinese dust transport elevates PM10 during spring yellow dust episodes, while the regional industrial background maintains moderate to elevated South Korean industrial city readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Very poor
81.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Very poor
81.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
61.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
35.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
11.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kumi right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kumi is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 81.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 81.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kumi?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kumi will be better than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.7/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 61.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kumi?
In Kumi, vehicle traffic, manufacturing and food processing, together with fishing fleet activity are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Such events are most common in the drier shoulder seasons.
Are air quality levels in Kumi 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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