Worst air pollution Mokpo, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Mokpo is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 38.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mokpo is poor. AQI worsens to poor; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 64.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Mokpo's air quality reflects the South Korean southwestern Jeonnam coastal position on the Yellow Sea, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the port, food processing, and manufacturing corridor contributing local sources. Yellow Sea breezes provide coastal ventilation, while seasonal Chinese dust transport elevates PM10 during spring yellow dust episodes and Mokpo generally maintains moderate South Korean southwestern coastal provincial city readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 16:00

AQI:

Fair

38.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00

AQI:

Poor

64.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

64.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Mokpo right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mokpo is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.2/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 38.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mokpo?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mokpo will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 64.2/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 64.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Mokpo?

Pollution in Mokpo typically rises when vehicle traffic, manufacturing activity, as well as fishing fleet activity combine, especially once dry spells bring strong winds. Strong seasonal winds can lift dust from the surrounding dry terrain and push particulate levels sharply higher. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather.

Are air quality levels in Mokpo 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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