Pangkalanbun air quality · Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia
Eyes, nose and throat irritation are common in air like this
US AQI 182 (Unhealthy) in Pangkalanbun, from 1 KLH / BMKG monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Pangkalanbun
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1006.7× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Pangkalanbun 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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Pangkalanbun air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 355average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 496worst day, 14 October
- 157cleanest day, 27 September
- 35days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 451, about the same as the week before (433). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Pangkalanbun air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Pangkalanbun right now?
The US AQI in Pangkalanbun is 182 (Unhealthy). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Pangkalanbun 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 Pangkalanbun been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Pangkalanbun averaged US AQI 355. The worst day was 14 October at 496; the cleanest was 27 September at 157. 35 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Pangkalanbun's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 100 µg/m³, about 6.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Pangkalanbun'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.