Prabumulih air quality · Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia
Vehicle exhaust, industry and dust are all adding up right now
US AQI 183 (Unhealthy) in Prabumulih, from 1 KLH / BMKG monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Prabumulih
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1016.7× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³1333.0× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³1024.1× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³31.6
- SO₂ · µg/m³3.0Under WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³1.52
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Prabumulih 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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Prabumulih air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 254average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 500worst day, 9 October
- 80cleanest day, 29 September
- 33days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 309, better than the week before (397). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Prabumulih air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Prabumulih right now?
The US AQI in Prabumulih is 183 (Unhealthy). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Prabumulih 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 Prabumulih been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Prabumulih averaged US AQI 254. The worst day was 9 October at 500; the cleanest was 29 September at 80. 33 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Prabumulih's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 101 µg/m³, about 6.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Prabumulih'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.