Kluang air quality · Johor, Malaysia
This air is unhealthy for everyone, even if symptoms are not obvious
US AQI 164 (Unhealthy) in Kluang, from 1 DOE monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Kluang
- PM2.5 · µg/m³74.24.9× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kluang 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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Kluang air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 163average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 210worst day, 8 October
- 76cleanest day, 1 October
- 24days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 194, about the same as the week before (201). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Kluang air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kluang right now?
The US AQI in Kluang is 164 (Unhealthy). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Kluang 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.
How has air quality in Kluang been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Kluang averaged US AQI 163. The worst day was 8 October at 210; the cleanest was 1 October at 76. 24 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Kluang's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 74 µg/m³, about 4.9 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Kluang'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.