Ho Chi Minh City: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 26 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 29 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 42 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 24 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 32 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 385 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Ho Chi Minh City, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Ho Chi Minh City? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 26 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Ho Chi Minh City in the last 7 days was: 25 (Sunday, August 23, 2026) and the lowest: 15 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Ho Chi Minh City? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Ho Chi Minh City is: 29 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Ho Chi Minh City? (ozone (O3))
42 (Good)

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

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

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

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Quality of life in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Vietnam

16-day weather forecast for Vietnam: today around 26°C (rain), lows near 20°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 24 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Vietnam

The UV index in Vietnam today is 7.6 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Ho Chi Minh City — compare nearby locations.

• Hanoi 29 µg/m³
• Takéo Province 9 µg/m³
• Da Nang 5 µg/m³
• Haiphong 21 µg/m³
• Wenshan City 5 µg/m³
• Biên Hòa 26 µg/m³
• Huế 16 µg/m³
• Nha Trang 8 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Ho Chi Minh City today?

The current average PM2.5 across Ho Chi Minh City is about 26 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Ho Chi Minh City?

Right now PM2.5 in Ho Chi Minh City averages about 26 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Ho Chi Minh City?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Ho Chi Minh City was recorded on Sunday, August 23 (about 25 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Ho Chi Minh City today?

The UV index in Ho Chi Minh City today is 7.6 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Ho Chi Minh City?

Strong wind (about 24 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

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.