Kota Bharu Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Kota Bharu, Malaysia.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-17T06:00:00+08:00Health context
At the current AQI of 69, Kota Bharu is in the Moderate category. Most people can continue normal activities; people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may consider reducing prolonged or very strenuous outdoor exertion if they experience symptoms. Current pollutant values shown for Kota Bharu are PM2.5 65 µg/m³, PM10 23 µg/m³, O₃ 2.2 µg/m³, NO₂ 0.7 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 69 mean in Kota Bharu?
Kota Bharu currently has an AQI of 69, which falls in the Moderate category. Air quality is generally acceptable for most people. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may notice symptoms during prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and can reduce exertion if needed. The pollutant values currently shown for Kota Bharu are PM2.5 65 µg/m³, PM10 23 µg/m³, O₃ 2.2 µg/m³, NO₂ 0.7 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Kuala Terengganu air quality — approximately 133 km away
- Sungai Petani air quality — approximately 201 km away
- Alor Setar air quality — approximately 208 km away
- Ipoh air quality — approximately 214 km away
- Kota Kuala Muda air quality — approximately 216 km away
- Kuantan air quality — approximately 284 km away
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