What is the air quality in Gangneung?

Gangneung, South Korea has an annual US AQI of 68 (Polluted) and average PM2.5 of 17.7 µg/m³, ranking #3009 of 5856 cities. Main pollutant: PM2.5.

What is the cleanest month in Gangneung?

September is typically the cleanest month (AQI 52) and March the most polluted (AQI 80).

Where does Gangneung's air quality data come from?

PM2.5: 1998–2026 (monitors 2015–2026, satellite 1998–2014, 2018–2021; 2025–2026 provisional). Measured by government monitoring stations. Full sources are on the methodology page.

Gangneung, South Korea — Air Quality & Clean City Guide 2026

Gangneung Air Quality Data

Global rank	City	Continent	AQI	PM2.5
3009	Gangneung, South Korea	Asia	AQI 68	PM2.5 17.7 µg/m³