Unhealthy. The air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 175 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir data, on January 5, 2026, Bishkek recorded an AQI of 175 at 5:00 PM.

This air quality level is classified as unhealthy.

Most polluted areas of Bishkek:

1. Madiev Street - 183

2. Baytik Village - 22

The main source of air pollution in Bishkek is PM2.5.

	Air Quality Index AQI	Pollution Level
0—50	excellent	Air quality is normal, pollution is minimal
51—100	acceptable	Air quality is acceptable, some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals
101—150	unhealthy for sensitive groups	May affect sensitive individuals, but has no noticeable effect on healthy individuals
151—200	unhealthy	The entire population may experience adverse effects, especially sensitive groups
201—300	very unhealthy	Serious health threat, potentially affecting all residents
300+	hazardous	Critically dangerous to health, everyone may experience serious consequences

PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. This category includes particles of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. These substances contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.

As of January 5, 2026, Bishkek ranks 6th in the world air quality ranking.

Recommendations for protection against air pollution:

- Close windows to avoid the entry of polluted air;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.