Worst air pollution Paju, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Paju is fair. PM2.5 and PM1 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 58.0/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Paju is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 59.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Paju's air quality reflects the flat Gyeonggi-do northwestern Seoul metropolitan corridor adjacent to the DMZ, with vehicle traffic on surrounding expressways and the LCD panel manufacturing — Paju hosting LG Display's major complex — and logistics corridor contributing elevated industrial emissions. Seasonal Chinese dust transport elevates PM10 during spring yellow dust episodes, while the regional Northeast Asian industrial background on westerly winds elevates PM2.5 and the DMZ proximity limits northerly cross-border industrial pollution throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
58.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
58.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Medium
59.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
59.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Paju right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Paju is fair. PM1 is the main pollutant at 26.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 58.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Paju?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Paju will be similar to today, with PM1 forecast at fair at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 59.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Paju?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Paju are traffic emissions, textile and manufacturing operations, together with fishing fleet activity, particularly once windblown dust events occur. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. This is most noticeable during spring and autumn wind events.
Are air quality levels in Paju 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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