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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 34 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 34 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 98 (Moderate)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 11 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 13 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 504 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Alor Star? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 34 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Alor Star in the last 7 days was: 46 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 19 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Alor Star? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Alor Star is: 34 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Alor Star? (ozone (O3))
98 (Moderate)

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

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

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

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

Quality of life in Alor Star

Alor Setar

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 Alor Setar — 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 Alor Star today?

The current average PM2.5 across Alor Star is about 34 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 Alor Star?

Right now PM2.5 in Alor Star averages about 34 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 Alor Star?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Alor Star was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 46 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Alor Star today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Alor Star?

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.