Air Quality in Gwangju, South Korea

Overcast
16.1°C · 98.0% humidity
16.1°
Feels 16.1°
67
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
25 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 2pm
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67 5pm
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71 8pm
69
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68 11pm
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AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 33 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. Current PM2.5 concentration in Gwangju is 1.3× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

98.0%
Humidity
27.0 km/h
Wind NE
1006.4 hPa
Pressure
4.4
UV Moderate
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
67
19.68 µg/m³
PM10
31
34.3 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Gwangju?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 33 stations
PM2.519.68 µg/m³ ×1.3 WHO
Moderate
PM1034.3 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX4.4
Moderate
AD 300×250
Station readings (25 stations within 25 km)
19.68
Median
16.7
Average
9.8
Low
24.0
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: -6.2
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Gwangju?

9
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³
63
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
50
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³
63
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
11
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 2.6 µg/m³
63
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
63
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
85
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 28.3 µg/m³
70
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³
25
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Gwangju?

63 Masan 60 Hwasun 56 Damyang 41 Jangseong 60 Naju 65 Koch'ang 78 Yeonggwang 66 Muan 58 Yeongam 47 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 2026-05-30T08:15 UTC.