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Seoul Air Quality Index (AQI) | South Korea

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level Seoul

Last Update: 29 Mar 2024, 08:05pm

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Major Air Pollutants in Seoul

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108 (PM10)
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495 (CO)
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22 (NO2)

PM2.5 2.4X

The current PM2.5 concentration in Seoul is 2.4 times above the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

Seoul - Locations Air Pollution Level

LOCATIONS Status AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Seongdong Gu MODERATE 87 95 29 95 9 66
Dongdaemun Gu MODERATE 89 105 30 107 8 61
Cheongryang Ri MODERATE 89 113 30 119 11 71
Sinchon POOR 122 109 44 113 9 66
Mapo Gu MODERATE 76 91 24 91 9 66
Naebusunhwanro MODERATE 87 103 29 105 9 66
Sinchon Ro POOR 122 109 44 113 9 66
Seodaemun Gu POOR 119 95 43 95 9 66
Dobong Gu MODERATE 84 91 28 91 9 66
Jongno Gu POOR 112 106 40 109 8 61
Yongsan Gu MODERATE 89 105 30 107 8 61
Gangbuk Gu MODERATE 74 95 23 95 9 66
Jung Gu POOR 102 89 36 89 9 66
Bulgwang Dong MODERATE 99 103 35 105 9 66
Sinsa Dong POOR 122 107 44 111 9 66
Cheonggyecheon MODERATE 97 111 34 117 9 66
Jongro MODERATE 87 99 29 99 9 66
Seongbuk Gu POOR 115 109 41 113 11 71
Seoul POOR 134 125 49 137 11 71
Gangbyeonbukro POOR 127 114 46 121 11 71
Seouryeok POOR 132 121 48 131 9 66

Weather Conditions in Seoul

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Sunrise
Sunset
06:26 AM
06:26 PM
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Wind speed

33 km/h

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UV Index

16

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Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For Seoul

How to protect yourself from air pollution around Seoul, South Korea?
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Wear Mask

Required
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Stay Indoor

Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

Required
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Family

Allow Outdoor

Seoul Air Quality Forecast



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AQI

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Today

134

AQI

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Friday

134

AQI

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Saturday

134

AQI

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Sunday

134

AQI

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Monday

134

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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Seoul

AQI Calendar

0-50
Good
51-100
Moderate
101-200
Poor
201-300
Unhealthy
301-400
Severe
401-500
Hazardous

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FAQs of Seoul Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of Seoul.


The real-time air quality in Seoul is 105 (POOR) AQI now. This was last updated 1 hour ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in Seoul is 36 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 1.44 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at Seoul starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Seoul until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.


(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in Seoul is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In Seoul , you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in Seoul is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.




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