Air Quality
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21.1 µg/m³Sensitive Groups
Air Quality Profile
Pekanbaru reports an annual PM2.5 of 21.1 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Pekanbaru
Indonesia
IndonesiaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
21.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–Feb, NovWorst months: Apr, Sep–Oct
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Pekanbaru reports an annual PM2.5 of 21.1 µg/m³. That's meaningfully above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ yet within the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
PekanbaruIndonesia
IndonesiaAnnual Average
ModerateWHO annual classification
21.1µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1414 µg/m³ — Fair
3434 µg/m³ — Poor
2626 µg/m³ — Poor
2121 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2020 µg/m³ — Moderate
2525 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
2929 µg/m³ — Poor
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
Best months: Jan–Feb, NovWorst months: Apr, Sep–Oct
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³Poor25–35 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Pekanbaru
Things to consider in Pekanbaru
PM2.5 annual average of 21.1 µg/m³ exceeds the WHO interim target of 15 µg/m³. The WHO guideline value is 5 µg/m³.
Data sources: WHO (air quality), OECD (safety).
Why not Pekanbaru?
Why not Pekanbaru? Honestly, air quality could be better — Pekanbaru's 21.1 µg/m³ annual PM2.5 is above WHO guidelines, though still within ranges common for larger cities.
Frequently asked about Pekanbaru
▶How many sunny days does Pekanbaru have per year?
Pekanbaru averages approximately 113 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 21.1 µg/m³, classified as "Moderate" by WHO standards. Above WHO targets. Some respiratory effects possible with prolonged exposure.