Busan: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 8 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 10 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 51 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 18 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 14 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 172 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Busan, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 1.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Busan? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 8 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Busan in the last 7 days was: 27 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 10 (Thursday, August 27, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Busan? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Busan is: 10 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Busan? (ozone (O3))
51 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Busan

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Busan

16-day weather forecast for Busan: today around 35°C (clear sky), lows near 26°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 11 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Busan

The UV index in Busan today is 7.3 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Busan — compare nearby locations.

• Changwon 7 µg/m³
• Ulsan 9 µg/m³
• Daegu 12 µg/m³
• Pohang 9 µg/m³
• Jeonju 26 µg/m³
• Daejeon 28 µg/m³
• Seoul 12 µg/m³
• Incheon 12 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Busan today?

The current average PM2.5 across Busan 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 Busan?

Right now PM2.5 in Busan 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 Busan?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Busan was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 27 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Busan today?

The UV index in Busan today is 7.3 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Busan?

A moderate breeze (about 11 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.