Worst air pollution Melaka, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Melaka is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are fair; O3 is medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 61.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Melaka is poor. O3 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 70.2/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
61.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
61.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
52.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
38.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
16.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Poor
70.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
70.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
19.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Melaka right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Melaka is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 61.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 61.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Melaka?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Melaka will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 70.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 70.2/100).
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.
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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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