Worst air pollution Kuantan, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Kuantan is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 26.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Kuantan is fair. HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 21.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Kuantan's air quality reflects the Pahang coastal plain's South China Sea position, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the manufacturing, petrochemical, and port corridor contributing local sources. Consistent South China Sea trade winds provide maritime ventilation, while transboundary haze from Indonesian peatland fires represents the primary severe seasonal concern and Kuantan generally maintains moderate Malaysian South China Sea coastal readings throughout non-haze periods.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
26.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
8.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
21.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
1.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kuantan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Kuantan is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 26.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 26.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kuantan?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Kuantan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 21.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 21.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Kuantan?
In Kuantan, traffic emissions, heavy industry such as steel, cement, or petrochemical processing, as well as light manufacturing are the main local sources, with conditions worsening when maritime winds die down. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise. This coastal advantage is less pronounced during still, high-pressure weather.
Are air quality levels in Kuantan 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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