Pekanbaru air quality · Riau, Indonesia
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US AQI 263 (Very Unhealthy) in Pekanbaru, from 1 KLH / BMKG monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Pekanbaru
- PM2.5 · µg/m³18812.5× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Pekanbaru 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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Pekanbaru air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 183average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 281worst day, 8 October
- 70cleanest day, 24 September
- 26days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 222, about the same as the week before (208). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Pekanbaru air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Pekanbaru right now?
The US AQI in Pekanbaru is 263 (Very Unhealthy). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Pekanbaru 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 Pekanbaru been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Pekanbaru averaged US AQI 183. The worst day was 8 October at 281; the cleanest was 24 September at 70. 26 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Pekanbaru's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 188 µg/m³, about 12.5 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Pekanbaru'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.