Balikpapan: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for Balikpapan. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Balikpapan:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 13 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 17 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 92 (Moderate)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 4 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 4 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 256 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Balikpapan, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Balikpapan? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 13 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Balikpapan in the last 7 days was: 15 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 11 (Thursday, August 27, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Balikpapan? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Balikpapan is: 17 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Balikpapan? (ozone (O3))
92 (Moderate)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
4 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
4 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
256 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Balikpapan

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Indonesia

16-day weather forecast for Indonesia: today around 36°C (partly cloudy), lows near 24°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Wind is light today (about 6 km/h) — pollutants can build up near the ground.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Indonesia

The UV index in Indonesia today is 8.9 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Balikpapan — compare nearby locations.

• Jakarta 83 µg/m³
• Surabaya 29 µg/m³
• Medan 55 µg/m³
• Bandung 67 µg/m³
• Bekasi 83 µg/m³
• Palembang 38 µg/m³
• Tangerang 49 µg/m³
• Makassar 16 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Balikpapan today?

The current average PM2.5 across Balikpapan is about 13 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Balikpapan?

Right now PM2.5 in Balikpapan averages about 13 µg/m³ (“Good”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Balikpapan?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Balikpapan was recorded on Thursday, August 20 (about 15 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Balikpapan today?

The UV index in Balikpapan today is 8.9 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Balikpapan?

Wind is light today (about 6 km/h) — pollutants can build up near the ground.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.