Worst air pollution Seberang Jaya, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Seberang Jaya is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, NO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Seberang Jaya is poor. SO2 increases to fair; HCHO increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 60.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Seberang Jaya's air quality reflects the Penang mainland's flat Perai River industrial corridor opposite Penang Island, with vehicle traffic on the North-South Expressway and surrounding manufacturing and port operations contributing local sources. The Malacca Strait provides maritime ventilation, while transboundary haze from Indonesian peatland fires is the primary severe seasonal concern and the manufacturing corridor's industrial character maintains moderate to elevated Penang mainland metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Poor
65.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
20.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
28.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
65.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
13.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
24.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Poor
60.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Poor
60.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
21.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Fair
20.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Seberang Jaya right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Seberang Jaya is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (O3: 65.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Seberang Jaya?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Seberang Jaya will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.3/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 60.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Seberang Jaya?
The biggest local contributors to pollution in Seberang Jaya are vehicle traffic, textile and manufacturing operations, together with harbour and shipping traffic, particularly once dry, windy weather picks up. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Onshore breezes usually help clear the air, but pollution can build up when winds are light.
Are air quality levels in Seberang Jaya 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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