Worst air pollution Melaka, today and tomorrow
Today (10 August): Air quality in Melaka is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5 is fair; SO2 and PM1 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 68.5/100).
Tomorrow (11 August 2026): Air quality in Melaka is poor. NO2 decreases to medium; SO2 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 70.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Melaka's air quality benefits from the Malacca Strait coastal position, with consistent Malacca Strait and South China Sea maritime breezes providing reliable ventilation along this UNESCO heritage coastal city. Vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the tourism, manufacturing, and port corridor contribute local sources, while transboundary haze from Indonesian peatland fires represents the primary severe seasonal concern and Melaka generally maintains moderate Malaysian Malacca Strait coastal readings throughout non-haze periods.
Today - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 16:00
AQI:
Poor
68.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
37.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
61.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
68.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
42.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
15.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
41.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 11 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Poor
70.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
33.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
54.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
70.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
37.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
17.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
39.8/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Melaka right now?
On 10 August 2026, overall air quality in Melaka is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 68.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (O3: 68.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Melaka?
On 11 August 2026, air quality conditions in Melaka will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 70.6/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 70.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Melaka?
Air quality in Melaka tends to be worse when traffic on the surrounding roads, light manufacturing, as well as fishing fleet activity build up and onshore breezes fall calm. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light. This natural ventilation is one reason coastal areas often see better readings than inland cities.
Are air quality levels in Melaka 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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