Unhealthy. The air quality in Bishkek at 11:00 is 155 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir, as of 11:00 AM on January 7, 2026, the air pollution level in Bishkek is recorded at 155 AQI.

This level indicates an unhealthy atmosphere.

List of the three most polluted areas in Bishkek:

1. Madiev Street - 179

2. Baytik Village - 49

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

	Air Quality Index AQI	Pollution Level
0—50	good	Air quality is within normal limits, pollution is minimal
51—100	satisfactory	Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals
101—150	unhealthy for sensitive groups	May negatively affect sensitive individuals, but for most, there are no noticeable effects
151—200	unhealthy	Everyone may experience negative health effects, especially those with heightened sensitivity
201—300	very unhealthy	Serious health threat that may affect the entire population
300+	hazardous	Extremely dangerous to health, may cause serious effects for everyone

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

As of January 7, Bishkek ranks 12th in the world air quality ranking (11:00 AM).

• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:

- Keep windows closed to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use protective masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Use air purifiers.