Kuala Lumpur Unhealthy

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Updated: Sep 7, 2026, 1:00 AM

Unhealthy

Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Current Weather

26.7°C

Temperature

81%

Humidity

0.9

mph wind

Clear sky

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

168

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

11.5

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

7.1

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

0.8

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

0.1

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat

9/5

172

avg

Sun

9/6

225

avg

Mon

9/7

252

avg

Tue

9/8

252

avg

Wed

9/9

180

avg

Thu

9/10

142

avg

Fri

9/11

135

avg

Health Guidance

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Sensitive groups: Avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. Move activities indoors.

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General population: Reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. Take more breaks.

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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Malaysia Department of Environment (DOE); Air Polluant Index Management System, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Kuala Lumpur today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kuala Lumpur is 168, which is classified as "Unhealthy". Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

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 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur 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