Batam Centre Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (11 October): Air quality in Batam Centre is very poor. AQI and PM1 are very poor; NO2 is poor; PM2.5 and PM10 are moderate; O3 and SO2 are fair; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM1: 80.8/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026): Air quality in Batam Centre is very poor. NO2 increases to very poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (NO2: 93.4/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 80.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 48.7/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Moderate | 44.9/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Poor | 66.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 28.0/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Fair | 22.9/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 11.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 9.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Very poor | 80.8/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 93.4/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Moderate | 50.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Moderate | 46.7/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Very poor | 93.4/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 31.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Fair | 26.9/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 10.3/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 7.0/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Very poor | 80.9/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around the center of Batam Centre, a mix of built-up land and open space means traffic is an important, but not overwhelming, local pollution source. Its position by the Malacca Strait brings breezes that often clear pollutants away. Local sources include manufacturing. Pockets of trees and green space help filter a small share of the particles from traffic.
Rain falls through much of the year, which regularly washes particles out of the air, so air quality changes less with the seasons than in drier climates. With temperatures around 28°C all year, sunny afternoons can raise ozone levels in any month, especially near busy roads. Haze from peatland fires in Indonesia can affect the area from August to October in dry years.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in Kepulauan Riau
Is air quality bad in Batam Centre right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall air quality in Batam Centre is very poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 80.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM1: 80.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Batam Centre?
On 12 October 2026, air quality conditions in Batam Centre will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 93.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (NO2: 93.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Batam Centre?
Rain falls through much of the year, which regularly washes particles out of the air, so air quality changes less with the seasons than in drier climates. With temperatures around 28°C all year, sunny afternoons can raise ozone levels in any month, especially near busy roads. Haze from peatland fires in Indonesia can affect the area from August to October in dry years.
Are air quality levels in Batam Centre based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |