Palembang air quality · Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia
Indoor plants won't meaningfully help at this pollution level
US AQI 262 (Very Unhealthy) in Palembang, from 3 KLH / BMKG monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Palembang
- PM2.5 · µg/m³18712.5× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³3387.5× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³42.71.7× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³54.3
- SO₂ · µg/m³13.8Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.01
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Palembang 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.
What US AQI 201–300 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Palembang
3 stations, worst first- Palembang Bukit KecilHazardous320
- Talang Betutu PalembangVery Unhealthy290
- Musi 2 PalembangUnhealthy190
Palembang air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 354average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 500worst day, 2 October
- 169cleanest day, 23 September
- 35days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 411, better than the week before (468). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Palembang air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Palembang right now?
The US AQI in Palembang is 262 (Very Unhealthy), based on 3 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Palembang 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.
Which area of Palembang has the worst air right now?
Palembang Bukit Kecil has the highest reading at 320 (Hazardous). Musi 2 Palembang has the lowest at 190, out of 3 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Palembang been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Palembang averaged US AQI 354. The worst day was 2 October at 500; the cleanest was 23 September at 169. 35 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Palembang's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 187 µg/m³, about 12.5 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Palembang'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.