Air Quality in George Town Today — Live AQI, PM2.5 & PM10, Smog, Weather and Forecast

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 38 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 39 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 82 (Moderate)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 16 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 15 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 358 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for George Town, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 3.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in George Town? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 38 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in George Town in the last 7 days was: 49 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 25 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in George Town? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in George Town is: 39 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in George Town? (ozone (O3))
82 (Moderate)

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

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

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

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

Quality of life in George Town

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Malaysia

16-day weather forecast for Malaysia: today around 31°C (rain), lows near 26°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Wind is light today (about 7 km/h) — pollutants can build up near the ground.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Malaysia

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

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around George Town — compare nearby locations.

• Kota Bharu 23 µg/m³
• Kuala Lumpur 92 µg/m³
• Klang 92 µg/m³
• Kampung Baru Subang 92 µg/m³
• Johor Bahru 33 µg/m³
• Subang Jaya 92 µg/m³
• Ipoh 49 µg/m³
• Kuching 53 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in George Town today?

The current average PM2.5 across George Town is about 38 µg/m³, rated “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in George Town?

Right now PM2.5 in George Town averages about 38 µg/m³ (“Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in George Town?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in George Town was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 49 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in George Town today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in George Town?

Wind is light today (about 7 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.