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Pollution and air quality forecast for Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn:

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 8 (Good)
particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 8 (Good)
ozone (O3) - 74 (Moderate)
nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 5 (Good)
sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 14 (Good)
carbon monoxide (CO) - 170 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

AQI 2 Moderate

What is the air quality in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn today? Is the air polluted in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn?. Is there smog?

Today (Thursday, August 27, 2026) air quality is moderate in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn. Some pollutants in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn may slightly affect very few hypersensitive individuals. Air pollutants in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn may cause minor breathing discomfort to sensitive people.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 8 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn in the last 7 days was: 15 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 3 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn is: 8 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn? (ozone (O3))
74 (Moderate)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
5 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
14 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
170 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

PM2,5 8 (Good)

PM10 8 (Good)

O3 74 (Moderate)

NO2 5 (Good)

SO2 14 (Good)

CO 170 (Good)

Data on air pollution from recent days in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn

index	2026-08-27	2026-08-26	2026-08-25	2026-08-24	2026-08-23	2026-08-22	2026-08-21	2026-08-20
pm25	7 Good	8 Good	9 Good	5 Good	3 Good	7 Good	15 Moderate	13 Moderate
pm10	8 Good	10 Good	12 Good	6 Good	4 Good	7 Good	17 Good	15 Good
o3	59 Good	38 Good	69 Good	42 Good	43 Good	30 Good	67 Good	102 Moderate
no2	9 Good	9 Good	5 Good	5 Good	8 Good	17 Good	9 Good	6 Good
so2	8 Good	5 Good	5 Good	4 Good	4 Good	8 Good	8 Good	6 Good
co	176 Good	174 Good	152 Good	151 Good	187 Good	204 Good	237 Good	273 Good

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Quality of life in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn

Green and Parks in the City

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn 50%

South Korea: 61% Japan: 65% Taiwan: 53% Mongolia: 27% China: 60%

Pleasure of spending time in the city

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn 44%

South Korea: 43% Japan: 69% Taiwan: 47% Mongolia: 22% China: 30%

Air Pollution

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn 44%

South Korea: 69% Japan: 33% Taiwan: 61% Mongolia: 87% China: 80%

Garbage Disposal

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn 47%

South Korea: 62% Japan: 71% Taiwan: 65% Mongolia: 27% China: 51%

Availability and quality of drinking water

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn 47%

South Korea: 72% Japan: 73% Taiwan: 54% Mongolia: 46% China: 45%

Cleanliness and tidiness

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn 58%

South Korea: 63% Japan: 74% Taiwan: 56% Mongolia: 29% China: 52%

Noise and Light pollution

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn 33%

Japan: 44% Taiwan: 59% Mongolia: 48% China: 56%

Water Pollution

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn 56%

South Korea: 38% Japan: 36% Taiwan: 58% Mongolia: 68% China: 64%

Source: Numbeo

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

PM2,5 8 (Good)

particulate matter (PM2.5) dust

PM10 8.1 (Good)

particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust

O3 74 (Moderate)

ozone (O3)

NO2 4.7 (Good)

nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

SO2 14 (Good)

sulfur dioxide (SO2)

CO 170 (Good)

carbon monoxide (CO)

Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn

index	2026-08-20	2026-08-21	2026-08-22	2026-08-23	2026-08-24	2026-08-25	2026-08-26	2026-08-27
pm25	13	15	6.8	3.3	4.8	9.1	7.6	7.1
pm10	15	17	7	4.1	6.2	12	9.8	7.5
o3	102	67	30	43	42	69	38	59
no2	5.7	8.5	17	7.9	5	5.2	9.2	8.7
so2	6.1	7.7	8.1	4.1	3.5	4.5	5	7.8
co	273	237	204	187	151	152	174	176

* Pollution data source: https://openaq.org () The data is licensed under CC-By 4.0

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — North Korea

16-day weather forecast for North Korea: today around 27°C (rain), lows near 17°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 8 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — North Korea

The UV index in North Korea today is 2 (low).

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn — compare nearby locations.

Pyongyang 9 µg/m³
Dandong 9 µg/m³
Hamhŭng 3 µg/m³
Namp’o 8 µg/m³
Kaesong 4 µg/m³
Wŏnsan 4 µg/m³
Chongjin 4 µg/m³
Sariwŏn 3 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn today?

The current average PM2.5 across Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn is about 8 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn?

Right now PM2.5 in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn averages about 8 µg/m³ (“Good”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn was recorded on Friday, August 21 (about 15 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn today?

The UV index in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn today is 2 (low).

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Songnimch’ŏngnyŏn?

A moderate breeze (about 8 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.