City, South Korea
Air quality in Incheon
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Incheon was 22.7 µg/m³ in 2019, about 4.5 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Fine dust from China and local industry affects spring and winter days; wear a KF94 mask on bad days.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 22.7 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Incheon.
- PM10: 42.1 µg/m³ (2019).
- Worst months: Mar–Apr, Dec–Jan.
- Recent average: 25.3 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
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Air quality across South Korea
Quick answers
Is the air in Incheon bad?
Polluted: 22.7 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 4.5× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Mar–Apr, Dec–Jan.
When is the air worst in Incheon?
Fine dust from China and local industry affects spring and winter days; wear a KF94 mask on bad days.
How does Incheon compare with the rest of South Korea?
People in South Korea breathe 22 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 22.7 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Incheon International Airport
- Incheon Metropolitan City Tourism
- Visit Korea (Korea Tourism Organization)
Annual averages are measured values reported to the WHO; check a live map for today's air. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.