Johor Bahru air quality · Johor, Malaysia
Vehicle exhaust, industry and dust are all adding up right now
US AQI 193 (Unhealthy) in Johor Bahru, from 2 DOE monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Johor Bahru
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1157.7× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru
2 stations, worst first- Pasir GudangUnhealthy194
- LarkinUnhealthy192
Johor Bahru air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 182average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 223worst day, 16 October
- 108cleanest day, 22 September
- 29days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 210, about the same as the week before (207). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Johor Bahru air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Johor Bahru right now?
The US AQI in Johor Bahru is 193 (Unhealthy), based on 2 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru has the worst air right now?
Pasir Gudang has the highest reading at 194 (Unhealthy). Larkin has the lowest at 192, out of 2 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Johor Bahru been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Johor Bahru averaged US AQI 182. The worst day was 16 October at 223; the cleanest was 22 September at 108. 29 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Johor Bahru's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 115 µg/m³, about 7.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Johor Bahru'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.