Air Quality Index (AQI) in North Korea 🇰🇵
Live Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5 Levels in North Korea
Real-time air quality data and environmental pollution metrics are currently updating for this region.
North Korea Air Quality: Major Cities Index
* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for North Korea is calculated using the US EPA standard. Information is processed from multiple monitoring stations detecting PM2.5, PM10, and gaseous pollutants to ensure accuracy for respiratory health planning.
Air Quality in North Korea — FAQ
Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for North Korea.
What is the current air quality in North Korea?
Live AQI readings for 0 city(ies) across North Korea are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.
Where does North Korea's AQI data come from?
Real-time readings come from ground-based monitoring stations operated by national environmental agencies in North Korea, delivered via WeatherAPI.com and aggregated using the EPA AQI formula.
What is a healthy AQI value in North Korea?
On the EPA scale used worldwide, 0-50 is Good, 51-100 is Moderate, 101-150 is Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 is Unhealthy, 201-300 is Very Unhealthy, and 301-500 is Hazardous. The WHO 24-hour PM2.5 guideline is 15 μg/m³.
Why do AQI readings vary between cities in North Korea?
Air quality is highly local — major pollution sources (traffic, industry, dust, wildfires) cluster around cities, while wind direction and topography move them around. Comparing nearby readings on this page is the best way to see how conditions change across North Korea.