Air Quality in Gwangju, South Korea

Cloudy
16.1°C · 86.0% humidity
16.1°
Feels 16.1°
53
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
14 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
54 10pm
66
66
53 1am
57
59
61 4am
63
64
64 7am
53
53
53 10am
34
27
27 1pm
27
27
27 4pm
34
34
54 7pm
54
54
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 32 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.

86.0%
Humidity
18.6 km/h
Wind ESE
1008.4 hPa
Pressure
0.7
UV Low
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5
53
12.99 µg/m³
PM10▲
60
73.05 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Gwangju?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 32 stations
PM2.512.99 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM1073.05 µg/m³
Moderate
UV INDEX0.7
Low
AD 300×250
Station readings (14 stations within 25 km)
12.99
Median
10.63
Average
6.0
Low
15.0
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 23.6 · Bias: +10.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Gwangju?

06-09
27.0° 16.1°
06-10
20.6° 14.0°
0.13 mm
06-11
31.6° 16.3°
06-12
27.9° 18.2°
06-13
31.7° 17.6°
06-14
25.0° 18.0°
1.37 mm
06-15
29.7° 16.4°
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
34
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³
63
Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (서석동 광주)
1.2 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
30
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
74
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 23.0 µg/m³
53
Nongseong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (농성동 광주)
2.4 km PM2.5: 13.1 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?

50 Masan 27 Hwasun 38 Damyang 25 Jangseong 42 Naju 46 Koch'ang 53 Yeonggwang 33 Muan 50 Yeongam 59 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 2026-06-09T16:13 UTC.