Serang air quality · Banten, Indonesia
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US AQI 137 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) in Serang, from 3 KLH / BMKG monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Serang
- PM2.5 · µg/m³50.23.3× WHO limit
- PM10 · µg/m³73.71.6× WHO limit
- NO₂ · µg/m³39.21.6× WHO limit
- O₃ · µg/m³69.3
- SO₂ · µg/m³74.41.9× WHO limit
- CO · mg/m³0.41
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Serang right now?
Children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with heart or lung disease may feel effects. Most other people are unlikely to be affected.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for most people; sensitive groups keep it shorter.
Running and jogging
LimitSensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Cycling
Take carePrefer routes away from heavy traffic; sensitive groups ride shorter.
Children playing outside
Take careChildren with asthma should take breaks and keep reliever inhalers handy.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
LimitReduce long or heavy exertion outdoors and keep medicines close.
Open windows
Take careVentilate briefly, ideally when the reading is lowest.
Mask outdoors
OptionalSensitive groups may wear an N95 or FFP2 mask for long trips.
Air purifier indoors
OptionalUseful for sensitive people, especially at night.
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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Air quality by area in Serang
2 stations, worst first- Kabupaten Serang BinuangUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups137
- Serang SumurpecungModerate51
Serang air quality history
Daily average, 32 days- 132average daily US AQI over 32 days
- 137worst day, 7 October
- 114cleanest day, 15 September
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 130, about the same as the week before (137). None of the last 32 days was Good.
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Serang air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Serang right now?
The US AQI in Serang is 137 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), based on 3 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Serang today?
Sensitive groups should take it easy. Children, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with heart or lung disease may feel effects. Most other people are unlikely to be affected. For runners: Sensitive groups move indoors. Others take more breaks and shorten the run.
Which area of Serang has the worst air right now?
Kabupaten Serang Binuang has the highest reading at 137 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). Serang Sumurpecung has the lowest at 51, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Serang been recently?
Over the last 32 days with data, Serang averaged US AQI 132. The worst day was 7 October at 137; the cleanest was 15 September at 114. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Serang's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 50 µg/m³, about 3.3 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Serang'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.