Banjar Baru air quality · Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia
This air is unhealthy for everyone, even if symptoms are not obvious
US AQI 167 (Unhealthy) in Banjar Baru, from 1 KLH / BMKG monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Banjar Baru
- PM2.5 · µg/m³78.05.2× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Banjar Baru right now?
Some members of the general public may feel health effects; sensitive groups may feel more serious effects.
Walking and commuting
Take careKeep outdoor walks short and choose quieter streets away from traffic.
Running and jogging
AvoidMove your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
Cycling
LimitKeep rides short and easy, or ride indoors.
Children playing outside
LimitLimit outdoor play to short, gentle sessions. Move sports indoors.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
AvoidAvoid exertion outdoors. Follow your doctor's action plan.
Open windows
AvoidKeep windows closed while the air is unhealthy.
Mask outdoors
RecommendedWear a well-fitted N95 or FFP2 mask outdoors. Cloth and surgical masks do little against fine particles.
Air purifier indoors
RecommendedRun a HEPA purifier in the room you spend most time in.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Banjar Baru air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 155average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 251worst day, 9 October
- 89cleanest day, 15 September
- 18days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 178, about the same as the week before (166). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Banjar Baru air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Banjar Baru right now?
The US AQI in Banjar Baru is 167 (Unhealthy). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Banjar Baru today?
Limit time outdoors. Some members of the general public may feel health effects; sensitive groups may feel more serious effects. For runners: Move your run indoors or reschedule for a cleaner hour.
How has air quality in Banjar Baru been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Banjar Baru averaged US AQI 155. The worst day was 9 October at 251; the cleanest was 15 September at 89. 18 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Banjar Baru's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 78 µg/m³, about 5.2 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Banjar Baru's air quality data come from?
From Ministry of Environment (KLH) and BMKG, using 1 monitoring station 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.