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Penang Moderate

Penang, Penang

Updated: Mar 14, 2026, 12:00 AM

540500
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

28.3°C
Temperature
80%
Humidity
5.8
mph wind
Slight showers
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

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

This station reports an overall AQI but does not publish individual pollutant readings.

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Thu
3/12
42
avg
Fri
3/13
59
avg
Sat
3/14
68
avg
Sun
3/15
67
avg
Mon
3/16
46
avg
Tue
3/17
66
avg
Wed
3/18
67
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 Penang today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Penang is 54, 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 Penang, Penang 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