Air Quality in Gwangju, South Korea

Cloudy
24.7°C · 83.9% humidity
24.7°
Feels 24.7°
26
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
15 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
53 5am
53
53
26 8am
34
40
44 11am
47
50
51 2pm
52
53
52 5pm
52
52
52 8pm
53
53
53 11pm
52
52
52 2am
52
52
Station readings 45h ago
AQI 62
PM2.5 17.2 µg/m³ · 45h ago
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 40 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.

83.9%
Humidity
20.3 km/h
Wind NE
1004.9 hPa
Pressure
1.4
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
26
6.17 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Gwangju?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 40 stations
PM2.56.17 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX1.4
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (15 stations within 25 km)
6.17
Median
6.95
Average
4.1
Low
10.1
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -0.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Gwangju?

08-03
29.5° 23.9°
4.31 mm
08-04
30.0° 22.9°
3.63 mm
08-05
28.6° 19.9°
11.94 mm
08-06
31.9° 23.0°
0.13 mm
08-07
34.1° 21.9°
0.06 mm
08-08
32.3° 21.1°
08-09
31.9° 22.2°
1.38 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 4.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Gwangju?

30
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
25
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³
26
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³
55
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³
53
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³
30
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
53
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³
46
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³
53
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³
53
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Gwangju?

28 Masan 38 Hwasun 30 Damyang 30 Jangseong 34 Naju 38 Koch'ang 30 Yeonggwang 53 Muan 26 Yeongam 44 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 2026-08-07T23:59 UTC.