George Town Air Quality Index (AQI) | Malaysia

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Pulau Pinang

Last Updated: 12 Nov 2024, 07:11am

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Major Air Pollutants in George Town

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PM2.5

The current PM2.5 concentration in George Town is ✓below the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

George Town - Air Pollution Level - Locations

LOCATIONS Status AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Minden GOOD 38 22 9 22 24 97
Balik Pulau GOOD 38 22 9 22 24 97

Weather Conditions in George Town

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What are the weather and climatic conditions in George Town?
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Sunrise
Sunset
06:26 AM
06:26 PM
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Wind speed

33 km/h

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UV Index

16

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Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For George Town

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How to protect yourself from air pollution around George Town, Malaysia?
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Wear Mask

Not Required
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Stay Indoor

Not Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

Not Required
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Family

Allow Outdoor

George Town Air Quality Forecast



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Today

134

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Friday

134

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Saturday

134

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Sunday

134

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Monday

134

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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George Town

AQI Calendar

0-50
Good
51-100
Moderate
101-200
Poor
201-300
Unhealthy
301-400
Severe
401-500
Hazardous

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FAQs of George Town Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of George Town.


The real-time air quality in George Town is 22 (GOOD) AQI now. This was last updated 10 minutes ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in George Town is 9 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 0.36 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at George Town starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in George Town until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.


(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in George Town is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In George Town , you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in George Town is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.




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