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Kuala Lumpur Moderate

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Updated: Jul 10, 2026, 2:00 AM

690500
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Current Weather

25.9°C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
1.7
mph wind
Mainly clear
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

69
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
29
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
5.9
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
5.5
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
1.3
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
0.1
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Wed
7/8
111
avg
Thu
7/9
78
avg
Fri
7/10
88
avg
Sat
7/11
101
avg
Sun
7/12
72
avg
Mon
7/13
65
avg
Tue
7/14
81
avg

Health Guidance

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Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
General population: No restrictions for most people.
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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 69, which is classified as "Moderate". Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

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