Worst air pollution Mun’gyŏng, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Mun’gyŏng is very poor. AQI and NO2 are very poor; O3 is poor; PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; SO2 is medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 100/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Mun’gyŏng is very poor. O3 decreases to medium; SO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Mun'gyŏng's air quality reflects the Gyeongbuk inland Gyeongcheon River valley's partial enclosure between the Sobaek mountain ranges, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the coal mining legacy, ceramics, and tourism corridor contributing local sources. Seasonal Chinese dust transport elevates PM10 during spring yellow dust episodes, while the surrounding Sobaek mountain topography creates valley enclosure and the coal mining heritage adds historical environmental context throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
77.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
40.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Very poor
100/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Very poor
100/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
25.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
10.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Mun’gyŏng right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Mun’gyŏng is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 100/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Mun’gyŏng?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Mun’gyŏng will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 100/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 100/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Mun’gyŏng?
Pollution in Mun’gyŏng typically rises when vehicle traffic, mining operations, and light manufacturing combine, especially once dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Fuel burned for winter heating adds an extra layer of particulates on top of other sources.
Are air quality levels in Mun’gyŏng 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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