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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 19 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 21 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 70 (Moderate)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 1 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 375 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Tawau? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 19 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Tawau in the last 7 days was: 27 (Saturday, August 22, 2026) and the lowest: 13 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026).

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

How is the O3 level today in Tawau? (ozone (O3))
70 (Moderate)

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

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

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

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

Tawau

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 Tawau — compare nearby locations.

• Sandakan 9 µg/m³
• Miri 22 µg/m³
• 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

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Tawau today?

The current average PM2.5 across Tawau is about 19 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 Tawau?

Right now PM2.5 in Tawau averages about 19 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 Tawau?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Tawau was recorded on Saturday, August 22 (about 27 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Tawau today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Tawau?

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.