CITY AIR QUALITY

Ho Chi Minh City Air Quality

Current air-quality information for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Current AQI
52
Moderate

Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.

World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T08:00:00+07:00

Health context

At the current AQI of 52, Ho Chi Minh City is in the Moderate category. Most people can continue normal activities; people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may consider reducing prolonged or very strenuous outdoor exertion if they experience symptoms. Current pollutant values shown for Ho Chi Minh City are PM2.5 52 µg/m³, PM10 40 µg/m³, O₃ 2.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 2.9 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).

Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.

PM2.552µg/m³
PM1040µg/m³
O₃2.4µg/m³
NO₂2.9µg/m³
AIR QUALITY OUTLOOK

Recent History & Forecast

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This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.

What does AQI 52 mean in Ho Chi Minh City?

Ho Chi Minh City currently has an AQI of 52, which falls in the Moderate category. Air quality is generally acceptable for most people. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may notice symptoms during prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and can reduce exertion if needed. The pollutant values currently shown for Ho Chi Minh City are PM2.5 52 µg/m³, PM10 40 µg/m³, O₃ 2.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 2.9 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).

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