Padang Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Padang, Indonesia.
Some members of the general public may experience health effects; sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T03:00:00+07:00Health context
At the current AQI of 173, Padang is in the Unhealthy category. Sensitive groups should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity, while others may also reduce strenuous exposure if symptoms occur. Current pollutant values shown for Padang are PM2.5 173 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 173 mean in Padang?
Padang currently has an AQI of 173, which falls in the Unhealthy category. Air pollution is elevated. Sensitive groups may experience more significant effects and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor activity; some people in the general population may also experience effects. The pollutant values currently shown for Padang are PM2.5 173 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Pekanbaru air quality — approximately 203 km away
- Dumai air quality — approximately 315 km away
- Jambi City air quality — approximately 370 km away
- Bengkulu air quality — approximately 382 km away
- Malacca air quality — approximately 408 km away
- Muar air quality — approximately 414 km away
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