Air Quality in Gwangju, South Korea

Cloudy
22.9°C · 86.8% humidity
22.9°
Feels 22.9°
35
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
19 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
34 5pm
54
54
35 8pm
40
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20 11pm
22
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24 2am
25
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26 5am
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27 8am
27
54
54 11am
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54 2pm
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 38 stn

Gwangju's air quality is influenced by industrial emissions, vehicle traffic, and regional pollution transport. Winter heating season and spring dust events typically create the most challenging air quality conditions.

86.8%
Humidity
7.2 km/h
Wind SE
1005.5 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
35
8.49 µg/m³
PM10
19
20.55 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Gwangju?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 38 stations
PM2.58.49 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1020.55 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (19 stations within 25 km)
8.49
Median
8.43
Average
6.5
Low
9.4
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 9.75 · Bias: +1.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Gwangju?

09-05
30.0° 19.0°
8.75 mm
09-06
29.4° 18.0°
28.06 mm
09-07
26.5° 15.9°
4.69 mm
09-08
29.3° 15.3°
1.19 mm
09-09
27.4° 19.6°
5.75 mm
09-10
25.7° 16.9°
6.5 mm
09-11
25.6° 18.5°
1.06 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Gwangju?

35
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³
38
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³
35
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³
38
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³
42
Duam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (두암동 광주)
2.7 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³
35
Duam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (두암동 광주)
2.7 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³
38
Duam-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (두암동 광주)
2.7 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³
63
Juwol-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (주월동 광주)
3.2 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
36
Juwol-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (주월동 광주)
3.2 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³
36
Juwol-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (주월동 광주)
3.2 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Gwangju?

36 Masan 28 Hwasun 36 Damyang 34 Jangseong 36 Naju 44 Koch'ang 34 Yeonggwang 48 Muan 35 Yeongam 31 Boseong
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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-09-05T11:49 UTC.