Air Quality in Gwangju, South Korea

Cloudy
20.8°C · 72.9% humidity
20.8°
Feels 20.8°
53
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
17 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
27 7pm
54
54
53 10pm
66
66
66 1am
66
66
66 4am
66
66
66 7am
54
54
54 10am
34
27
27 1pm
27
27
27 4pm
34
34
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 8 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.

72.9%
Humidity
6.9 km/h
Wind WSW
1007.8 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
53
13.12 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 · 8 stations
PM2.513.12 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM1034.3 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (17 stations within 25 km)
13.12
Median
13.81
Average
9.4
Low
28.3
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 20.3 · Bias: +7.2
Both models agree Avg diff: 2.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Gwangju?

76
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 24.0 µg/m³
9
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³
17
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³
70
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³
86
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 28.7 µg/m³
63
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
42
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³
74
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 23.0 µg/m³
58
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 15.4 µg/m³
34
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Gwangju?

55 Masan 46 Hwasun 54 Damyang 51 Jangseong 58 Naju 46 Koch'ang 53 Yeonggwang 44 Muan 41 Yeongam 30 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 2026-06-09T13:39 UTC.