Kotabaru air quality · Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia
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US AQI 222 (Very Unhealthy) in Kotabaru, from 1 KLH / BMKG monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Kotabaru
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1479.8× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kotabaru right now?
Health alert: the risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
Walking and commuting
LimitOnly essential trips. Wear a well-fitted N95 or FFP2 mask outdoors.
Running and jogging
AvoidRun indoors only, with windows closed.
Cycling
AvoidAvoid riding outdoors.
Children playing outside
AvoidKeep children indoors. Cancel outdoor sports and assemblies.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
AvoidStay indoors with filtered air.
Open windows
AvoidKeep windows and doors closed.
Mask outdoors
EssentialN95 or FFP2 mask strongly advised for any time outdoors.
Air purifier indoors
EssentialRun a HEPA purifier on high with windows closed.
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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Kotabaru air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 109average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 181worst day, 13 October
- 71cleanest day, 18 September
- 6days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 143, worse than the week before (128). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Kotabaru air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kotabaru right now?
The US AQI in Kotabaru is 222 (Very Unhealthy). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Kotabaru today?
Stay indoors where you can. Health alert: the risk of health effects is increased for everyone. For runners: Run indoors only, with windows closed.
How has air quality in Kotabaru been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Kotabaru averaged US AQI 109. The worst day was 13 October at 181; the cleanest was 18 September at 71. 6 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Kotabaru's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 147 µg/m³, about 9.8 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Kotabaru'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.