Worst air pollution Batam Centre, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Batam Centre is fair. AQI and NO2 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 23.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Batam Centre is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 22.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Batam Centre's air quality reflects the Riau Islands Batam Industrial Island position adjacent to Singapore on the Malacca Strait, with vehicle traffic on surrounding roads and the extraordinary industrial estate manufacturing and free trade zone operations contributing elevated PM2.5. The Malacca Strait provides maritime ventilation, while transboundary haze from Indonesian peatland fires represents the primary severe seasonal concern and Batam generally maintains moderate conditions outside haze episodes throughout most of the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

23.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

23.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

19.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

14.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 18:00

AQI:

Fair

22.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

22.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

7.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Batam Centre right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Batam Centre is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.8/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 23.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Batam Centre?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Batam Centre will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 22.5/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 PM (NO2: 22.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Batam Centre?

Air quality in Batam Centre tends to be worse when road traffic together with textile and manufacturing operations build up and dry spells bring strong winds. Dust carried on these winds adds substantially to particulate levels. Maritime airflow normally ventilates the area well, though calmer spells let levels rise.

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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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