Kuala Lumpur air quality · W.P. Malaysia
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US AQI 196 (Unhealthy) in Kuala Lumpur, from 6 DOE monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Kuala Lumpur
- PM2.5 · µg/m³1208.0× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Kuala Lumpur 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.
What US AQI 151–200 means for your health →
Air quality by area in Kuala Lumpur
4 stations, worst first- Batu MudaUnhealthy199
- Petaling JayaUnhealthy196
- CherasUnhealthy195
- Shah AlamUnhealthy194
Kuala Lumpur air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 172average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 209worst day, 7 October
- 87cleanest day, 27 September
- 25days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 197, about the same as the week before (188). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Kuala Lumpur air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Kuala Lumpur right now?
The US AQI in Kuala Lumpur is 196 (Unhealthy), based on 6 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur has the worst air right now?
Batu Muda has the highest reading at 199 (Unhealthy). Shah Alam has the lowest at 194, out of 4 stations reporting.
How has air quality in Kuala Lumpur been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Kuala Lumpur averaged US AQI 172. The worst day was 7 October at 209; the cleanest was 27 September at 87. 25 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Kuala Lumpur's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 120 µg/m³, about 8.0 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Kuala Lumpur's air quality data come from?
From Department of Environment Malaysia (DOE) · MyEQMS, using 6 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.