Kemaman air quality · Terengganu, Malaysia
Children breathe more air for their size, so they feel it first
US AQI 139 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) in Kemaman, from 1 DOE monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Kemaman
- PM2.5 · µg/m³50.93.4× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kemaman 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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Kemaman air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 135average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 195worst day, 15 September
- 65cleanest day, 23 September
- 15days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 133, better than the week before (183). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Kemaman air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kemaman right now?
The US AQI in Kemaman is 139 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Kemaman 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 Kemaman been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Kemaman averaged US AQI 135. The worst day was 15 September at 195; the cleanest was 23 September at 65. 15 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Kemaman's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 51 µg/m³, about 3.4 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Kemaman'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.