Indera Mahkota Kuantan air quality · Pahang, Malaysia
Eyes, nose and throat irritation are common in air like this
US AQI 192 (Unhealthy) in Indera Mahkota Kuantan, from 2 DOE monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Indera Mahkota Kuantan
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1147.6× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Indera Mahkota Kuantan 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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Air quality by area in Indera Mahkota Kuantan
2 stations, worst first- Indera Mahkota KuantanUnhealthy193
- Balok Baru KuantanUnhealthy192
Indera Mahkota Kuantan air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 142average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 198worst day, 8 October
- 65cleanest day, 23 September
- 19days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 155, better than the week before (187). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Indera Mahkota Kuantan air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Indera Mahkota Kuantan right now?
The US AQI in Indera Mahkota Kuantan is 192 (Unhealthy), based on 2 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Indera Mahkota Kuantan 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.
Which area of Indera Mahkota Kuantan has the worst air right now?
Indera Mahkota Kuantan has the highest reading at 193 (Unhealthy). Balok Baru Kuantan has the lowest at 192, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Indera Mahkota Kuantan been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Indera Mahkota Kuantan averaged US AQI 142. The worst day was 8 October at 198; the cleanest was 23 September at 65. 19 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Indera Mahkota Kuantan's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 114 µg/m³, about 7.6 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Indera Mahkota Kuantan's air quality data come from?
From Department of Environment Malaysia (DOE) · MyEQMS, using 2 monitoring stations in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: Department of Environment Malaysia (DOE) · MyEQMS. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.