Worst air pollution Pocheon, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Pocheon is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; SO2 is fair; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 61.6/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Pocheon is poor. SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 61.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pocheon's air quality reflects the Gyeonggi-do northern Seoul metropolitan corridor adjacent to the Demilitarized Zone, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the residential, military, and light manufacturing character contributing local sources. Seasonal Chinese dust transport elevates PM10 during spring yellow dust episodes, while the DMZ proximity limits northerly cross-border pollution and Pocheon generally maintains moderate South Korean northern Gyeonggi provincial readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
61.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
57.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
28.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
12.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
61.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
59.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
61.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.9/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Pocheon right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Pocheon is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 61.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 61.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pocheon?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pocheon will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 61.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pocheon?
In Pocheon, traffic on the surrounding roads, aircraft operations at the local air base, as well as textile and manufacturing operations are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when dry, windy weather picks up. 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 Pocheon 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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