Worst air pollution General Santos, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in General Santos is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM1: 16.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in General Santos is good. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 16.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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General Santos's air quality reflects the Philippine Mindanao Sarangani Bay coastal position, with vehicle density and the fishing port — General Santos being the world's tuna capital — manufacturing, and vehicle density corridor contributing local sources. Consistent Celebes Sea maritime breezes provide coastal ventilation, while the outstanding coastal exposure and the tuna fishing operations' distinctive organic emissions generally maintain General Santos at moderate readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Good
16.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
14.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Good
16.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
3.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.4/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in General Santos right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in General Santos is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 16.5/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM1: 16.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in General Santos?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in General Santos will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at good at 16.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM1: 16.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in General Santos?
General Santos usually sees its poorest air quality when traffic on the surrounding roads, manufacturing activity, and harbour and shipping traffic coincide with periods when maritime winds die down. Sea breezes typically keep conditions in check, except during still weather. Areas further inland without this ventilation tend to fare worse.
Are air quality levels in General Santos 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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