Kapit air quality · Sarawak, Malaysia
A HEPA purifier in the bedroom makes nights noticeably easier
US AQI 114 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) in Kapit, from 1 DOE monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Kapit
- PM2.5 · µg/m³40.62.7× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kapit 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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Kapit air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 114average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 201worst day, 21 September
- 57cleanest day, 16 September
- 8days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 98, about the same as the week before (105). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Kapit air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kapit right now?
The US AQI in Kapit is 114 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Kapit 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.
How has air quality in Kapit been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Kapit averaged US AQI 114. The worst day was 21 September at 201; the cleanest was 16 September at 57. 8 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Kapit's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 41 µg/m³, about 2.7 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Kapit's air quality data come from?
From Department of Environment Malaysia (DOE) · MyEQMS, using 1 monitoring station 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.