Pekanbaru Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Pekanbaru, Indonesia.
The risk of health effects is increased for everyone, particularly sensitive groups.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T03:00:00+07:00Health context
At the current AQI of 239, Pekanbaru is in the Very Unhealthy category. The risk of health effects is increased; sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion and others should consider reducing it. Current pollutant values shown for Pekanbaru are PM2.5 239 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 239 mean in Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru currently has an AQI of 239, which falls in the Very Unhealthy category. Air pollution is at a level associated with increased health concern for everyone, with greater concern for sensitive groups. Reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion is advisable, especially for sensitive people. The pollutant values currently shown for Pekanbaru are PM2.5 239 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Dumai air quality — approximately 128 km away
- Padang air quality — approximately 203 km away
- Malacca air quality — approximately 207 km away
- Muar air quality — approximately 211 km away
- Seremban air quality — approximately 252 km away
- Iskandar Puteri air quality — approximately 261 km away
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