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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 21 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 21 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 45 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 15 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 14 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 1266 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Padang? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 21 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Padang in the last 7 days was: 38 (Saturday, August 22, 2026) and the lowest: 18 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Padang? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Padang is: 21 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Padang? (ozone (O3))
45 (Good)

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

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

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
1266 (Good)

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Padang

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 8:00 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 Padang — compare nearby locations.

• Pekanbaru 45 µg/m³
• SerembanMalaysia 57 µg/m³
• KlangMalaysia 92 µg/m³
• Jakarta 83 µg/m³
• Surabaya 29 µg/m³
• Medan 55 µg/m³
• Bandung 67 µg/m³
• Bekasi 83 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Padang today?

The current average PM2.5 across Padang is about 21 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Padang?

Right now PM2.5 in Padang averages about 21 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Padang?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Padang was recorded on Saturday, August 22 (about 38 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Padang today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Padang?

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.