Jakarta air quality · DKI Indonesia
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US AQI 98 (Moderate) in Jakarta, from 12 KLH / BMKG monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Jakarta
- PM2.5 · µg/m³34.62.3× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³59.0Under WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³43.71.7× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³61.3
- SO₂ · µg/m³39.4Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.51
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Jakarta right now?
Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
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 51–100 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Jakarta
11 stations, worst first- DKI 4 Lubang BuayaUnhealthy154
- DKI 5 Kebon JerukUnhealthy152
- DKI 1 Bundaran HIUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups142
- DKI 2 Kelapa GadingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups124
- Tangerang Karang TengahModerate94
Show all 11 stations
- Bekasi KayuringinModerate90
- KemayoranModerate90
- Tangerang Benteng BetawiModerate89
- Jakarta GBKModerate67
- Tangerang Kali PasirModerate66
- KBN Marunda Jakarta UtaraModerate53
Jakarta air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 110average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 142worst day, 15 October
- 87cleanest day, 21 September
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 124, worse than the week before (99). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Jakarta air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Jakarta right now?
The US AQI in Jakarta is 98 (Moderate), based on 12 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Jakarta today?
Fine for most people. Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Which area of Jakarta has the worst air right now?
DKI 4 Lubang Buaya has the highest reading at 154 (Unhealthy). KBN Marunda Jakarta Utara has the lowest at 53, out of 11 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Jakarta been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Jakarta averaged US AQI 110. The worst day was 15 October at 142; the cleanest was 21 September at 87. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Jakarta's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 35 µg/m³, about 2.3 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Jakarta's air quality data come from?
From Ministry of Environment (KLH) and BMKG, using 12 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.