Kota Kinabalu
3 monitoring stations · readings from 21 to 95
Average AQI
Air quality in Kota Kinabalu
Air quality in Kota Kinabalu is currently 57 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Kota Kinabalu right now.
We aggregate 3 stations across Kota Kinabalu. Individual stations range from 21 at the cleanest to 95 at the worst, so conditions vary across Kota Kinabalu — the local figure matters more than the average.
Kota Kinabalu breaks down into 3 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Keningau is reading highest at 95 and Kimanis lowest at 21.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Stations in Kota Kinabalu
About Kota Kinabalu
Coordinates
5.590, 116.019
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
3
Reporting in this area
Spread
21 – 95
Cleanest to worst station reading
Other cities nearby
Kota Kinabalu air quality, answered
Kota Kinabalu is currently reading an AQI of 57, which is Moderate. It is the average across 3 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
57 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 3 stations in Kota Kinabalu, reading between 21 and 95.
Of the stations currently listed for Kota Kinabalu, Keningau is reading highest at 95 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this city, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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