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Ulaanbaatar Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar

Updated: May 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Current Weather

14.2°C
Temperature
51%
Humidity
5.8
mph wind
Overcast
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

10
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
101
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
6
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
5
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
77
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
1
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM10

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sun
5/10
30
avg
Mon
5/11
36
avg
Tue
5/12
77
avg
Wed
5/13
62
avg
Thu
5/14
34
avg
Fri
5/15
83
avg
Sat
5/16
123
avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups (asthma, heart disease, elderly, children): Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
General population: Unusually sensitive individuals should watch for symptoms.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring (Цаг уур орчны шинжилгээний газар ), Air Quality Department, Capital City, Ulaanbaatar, Mongol (Нийслэлийн агаарын чанарын алба), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Ulaanbaatar today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ulaanbaatar is 101, which is classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups". Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous