Unhealthy. The air quality in Bishkek at 17:00 is 161 AQI (smog map)

According to IQAir data, as of 5:00 PM on January 7, 2026, Bishkek has an observed 161 AQI.

This level of air quality is classified as unhealthy.

Top 3 places with the highest pollution in Bishkek:

1. Madiev Street - 179

2. Baytik Village - 49

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

	Air Quality Index AQI	Pollution Level
0—50	good	Air quality is satisfactory, pollution is within normal limits
51—100	satisfactory	Quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be harmful to sensitive individuals
101—150	unhealthy for sensitive groups	May affect sensitive individuals, while having no effect on the average person
151—200	unhealthy	Everyone may experience effects, especially sensitive individuals
201—300	very unhealthy	Hazardous to health, may affect the entire population
300+	hazardous	Health hazard. Everyone may face more serious consequences

PM2.5 includes solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, with a diameter that is only 30% of that of a human hair. These particles are a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates that are suspended in the air. They contribute to the smog characteristic of large cities.

As of January 7, Bishkek ranks 8th in the world air quality ranking (5:00 PM).

• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:

- Close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- Use masks;
- Limit outdoor physical activity;
- Install an air purifier.