Worst air pollution Kuantan, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Kuantan is fair. AQI, O3, and HCHO are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Kuantan is fair. HCHO decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.6/100). 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 - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Fair
39.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
36.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
17.3/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Kuantan right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Kuantan is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 39.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Kuantan?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Kuantan will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 36.6/100).
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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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