Dangerous. The air quality in Bishkek at 5:00 PM is 316 AQI (smog map)

According to information from IQAir, on January 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the air pollution level in Bishkek reached 316 AQI.

This level is considered hazardous.

The most polluted areas of the capital:

1. Madiev Street - 237

2. Baytik Village - 11

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

	Air Quality Index AQI	Pollution Level
0—50	excellent	Air is considered clean, pollution level is within the norm
51—100	acceptable	Air quality is satisfactory, but some pollutants may pose a risk to sensitive individuals
101—150	unhealthy for sensitive groups	May have a negative impact on sensitive individuals, but does not affect healthy people
151—200	unhealthy	Everyone may experience health effects, especially sensitive groups
201—300	very unhealthy	Presents a health risk, exposure is possible for all population groups
300+	hazardous	Serious health threat. All individuals may face more severe consequences

PM2.5 consists of solid particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which is 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They include a mixture of dust, ash, soot, as well as sulfates and nitrates suspended in the air, leading to reduced visibility typical of large cities.

In the global air quality ranking as of January 9, Bishkek ranks second (at 5:00 PM).

• Recommendations for protection against air pollution:

- close windows to prevent polluted air from entering;
- use masks;
- reduce physical activity outdoors;
- use air purifiers.