Very Unhealthy. The air quality in Bishkek at 5:00 PM is 213 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir data, as of January 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air quality index in Bishkek is 213 AQI.

This level is considered very unhealthy.

Most polluted areas in Bishkek:

1. Madiev Street - 186

2. Baytik Village - 17

The main air pollutant in the capital is PM2.5.

	Air Quality Index AQI	Pollution Level
0—50	good	Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is minimal
51—100	satisfactory	Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals
101—150	unhealthy for sensitive groups	May affect individuals with heightened sensitivity, while others are not affected
151—200	unhealthy	Everyone may experience adverse health effects, especially sensitive groups
201—300	very unhealthy	Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population
300+	hazardous	Hazardous to health, all individuals may face serious consequences

PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, with a diameter 30 times smaller than a human hair. These particles include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates present in the air. They are the cause of the smog characteristic of large cities.

In the international air quality ranking as of January 6, Bishkek ranks 6th (as of 5:00 PM).

• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:

- close windows to avoid the entry of polluted air;
- use a mask;
- limit physical activities outdoors;
- use air purifiers.