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Is the air quality good in Ho Chi Minh City right now? Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam currently has an Air Quality Index of 152, classified as Unhealthy. PM2.5 is 31.4 μg/m³ (6.3x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Reduce outdoor exposure; wear an N95 mask outside.
PM2.5
Fine particulate matter
PM10
Coarse particulate matter
Ozone (O3)
Ground-level ozone
NO2
Nitrogen dioxide
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According to atmos.today (updated ), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has an air quality index of 152 (Unhealthy). PM2.5 is 31.4 μg/m³ (6.3x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 32.1 μg/m³, ozone 127.0 ppb, NO2 21.6 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Everyone may begin to experience health effects. Sensitive groups should avoid outdoor exertion. Others should limit prolonged outdoor activity.
Pollutants tracked in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in Ho Chi Minh City safe right now?
Ho Chi Minh City currently has an AQI of 152, classified as Unhealthy. Unhealthy for all - reduce outdoor exposure, wear an N95 mask outside.
What is the PM2.5 level in Ho Chi Minh City?
PM2.5 in Ho Chi Minh City is currently 31.4 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Within WHO short-term safe range.
Where does Ho Chi Minh City's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Ho Chi Minh City: vehicle exhaust (especially diesel), industrial emissions, coal/wood burning for heat or cooking, construction dust, and seasonal factors like agricultural burning or wildfires. Local traffic typically contributes 30-50% of urban PM2.5.
When is air quality usually worst in Ho Chi Minh City?
Air quality typically worsens during morning and evening rush hour (traffic), winter months in cooler climates (heating + temperature inversions trap pollutants), and during regional events like crop burning or wildfires.
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