Balikpapan air quality · Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia
Morning hours tend to read higher as cold air traps pollution
US AQI 149 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) in Balikpapan, from 3 KLH / BMKG monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Balikpapan
- PM2.5 · µg/m³55.13.7× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³68.71.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³67.32.7× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³23.8
- SO₂ · µg/m³6.7Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.36
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Balikpapan right now?
Children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with heart or lung disease may feel effects. Most other people are unlikely to be affected.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for most people; sensitive groups keep it shorter.
Running and jogging
LimitSensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Cycling
Take carePrefer routes away from heavy traffic; sensitive groups ride shorter.
Children playing outside
Take careChildren with asthma should take breaks and keep reliever inhalers handy.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
LimitReduce long or heavy exertion outdoors and keep medicines close.
Open windows
Take careVentilate briefly, ideally when the reading is lowest.
Mask outdoors
OptionalSensitive groups may wear an N95 or FFP2 mask for long trips.
Air purifier indoors
OptionalUseful for sensitive people, especially at night.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
What US AQI 101–150 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Balikpapan
3 stations, worst first- Kabutapen Penajam Paser Utara Nipah NipahUnhealthy153
- Balikpapan SepingganUnhealthy152
- BALIKPAPAN BARUUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups138
Balikpapan air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 112average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 180worst day, 15 October
- 77cleanest day, 18 September
- 4days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 144, worse than the week before (115). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Balikpapan air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Balikpapan right now?
The US AQI in Balikpapan is 149 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), based on 3 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Balikpapan today?
Sensitive groups should take it easy. Children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with heart or lung disease may feel effects. Most other people are unlikely to be affected. For runners: Sensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Which area of Balikpapan has the worst air right now?
Kabutapen Penajam Paser Utara Nipah Nipah has the highest reading at 153 (Unhealthy). BALIKPAPAN BARU has the lowest at 138, out of 3 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Balikpapan been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Balikpapan averaged US AQI 112. The worst day was 15 October at 180; the cleanest was 18 September at 77. 4 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Balikpapan's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 55 µg/m³, about 3.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Balikpapan's air quality data come from?
From Ministry of Environment (KLH) and BMKG, using 3 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: Ministry of Environment (KLH) and BMKG. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.