Sungai Petani air quality · Kedah, Malaysia
A well-fitted N95 does more today than any cloth mask can
US AQI 152 (Unhealthy) in Sungai Petani, from 3 DOE monitoring stations. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Sungai Petani
- PM2.5 · µg/m³57.03.8× WHO limit
Concentrations averaged across the city's stations. WHO multiples use the 2021 24-hour guidelines.
Is it safe outside in Sungai Petani 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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Sungai Petani air quality history
Daily average, 35 days- 107average daily US AQI over 35 days
- 193worst day, 16 September
- 55cleanest day, 19 September
- 7days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 113, about the same as the week before (125). None of the last 35 days was Good.
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Sungai Petani air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Sungai Petani right now?
The US AQI in Sungai Petani is 152 (Unhealthy), based on 3 monitoring stations. The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani been recently?
Over the last 35 days with data, Sungai Petani averaged US AQI 107. The worst day was 16 September at 193; the cleanest was 19 September at 55. 7 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
How does Sungai Petani's PM2.5 compare with the WHO guideline?
PM2.5 is 57 µg/m³, about 3.8 times the World Health Organization's 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.
Where does Sungai Petani's air quality data come from?
From Department of Environment Malaysia (DOE) · MyEQMS, using 3 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.