This level is characterized as satisfactory.
Most polluted areas of the city:
1. Madiev Street - 144
2. Baytik Village - 6
The main air pollutant in Bishkek is PM2.5.
| Air Quality Index AQI | Pollution Level | |
| 0—50 | good | Satisfactory quality, pollution within normal limits |
| 51—100 | satisfactory | Acceptable quality, may be harmful to sensitive individuals |
| 101—150 | unhealthy for sensitive groups | May affect sensitive individuals, but will not have a significant impact on others |
| 151—200 | unhealthy | Everyone may experience negative health effects, sensitive individuals more severely |
| 201—300 | very unhealthy | Hazardous to health, effects may impact the entire population |
| 300+ | hazardous | Hazardous to health, everyone may face serious consequences |
PM2.5 consists of fine particles smaller than 2.5 microns. Their size is 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 contribute to the deterioration of air quality typical of large cities.
In the global air quality ranking as of December 27, Bishkek ranks 40th (as of 11:00).
Recommendations for protection against air pollution:
- close windows to minimize the influx of polluted air;
- use masks;
- limit outdoor physical activity;
- use air purifiers.
