Pontianak air quality · Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia
Indoor plants won't meaningfully help at this pollution level
US AQI 212 (Very Unhealthy) in Pontianak, from 3 KLH / BMKG monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Pontianak
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1379.1× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1513.4× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³13.8Under WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³31.8
- SO₂ · µg/m³9.2Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.71
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Pontianak 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 Pontianak
3 stations, worst first- Kubu RayaVery Unhealthy240
- Pontianak TenggaraVery Unhealthy228
- Kabupaten Kubu Raya KapuasUnhealthy177
Pontianak air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 258average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 458worst day, 15 September
- 150cleanest day, 1 October
- 34days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 228, about the same as the week before (247). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Pontianak air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Pontianak right now?
The US AQI in Pontianak is 212 (Very Unhealthy), based on 3 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Pontianak 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 Pontianak has the worst air right now?
Kubu Raya has the highest reading at 240 (Very Unhealthy). Kabupaten Kubu Raya Kapuas has the lowest at 177, out of 3 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Pontianak been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Pontianak averaged US AQI 258. The worst day was 15 September at 458; the cleanest was 1 October at 150. 34 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Pontianak's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 137 µg/m³, about 9.1 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Pontianak'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.