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Air quality in Istanbul
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Istanbul
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Istanbul Air Quality Map
Real-time Istanbul air pollution map
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Weather
What is the current weather in Istanbul?
| Weather | Broken clouds |
| Temperature | 46.4°F |
| Humidity | 57% |
| Wind | 4.8 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30.1 Hg |
Air pollution has cost an estimated4,000 deaths*in Istanbul in 2024Find out more*Air pollution also cost approximately $1,800,000,000 USD in Istanbul in 2024.
live aqi city ranking
Real-time Turkey city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sultangazi, Istanbul | 89 |
| 2 | Izmir, Izmir | 59 |
| 3 | Karabuk, Karabuk | 58 |
| 4 | Mersin, Mersin | 58 |
| 5 | Antalya, Antalya | 56 |
| 6 | Kayseri, Kayseri | 56 |
| 7 | Adana, Adana | 55 |
| 8 | Cankaya, Ankara | 55 |
| 9 | Izmit, Kocaeli | 55 |
| 10 | Sivas, Sivas | 55 |
(local time)
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live Istanbul aqi ranking
Real-time Istanbul air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esenyurt-MTHM | 114 |
| 2 | Basaksehir-MTHM | 112 |
| 3 | Atatürk Bulvarı - Aksaray | 110 |
| 4 | Yedek | 89 |
| 5 | Esenler | 88 |
| 6 | Alibeykoy | 86 |
| 7 | Sirinevler-MTHM | 86 |
| 8 | Kagithane | 82 |
| 9 | Mecidiyekoy-MTHM | 77 |
| 10 | Uskudar-MTHM | 77 |
(local time)
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US AQI
53
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Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality in Istanbul?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 53 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 10µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Istanbul is currently 2 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Istanbul?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Sensitive groups should run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
Forecast
Istanbul air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, May 12 | Moderate 67 AQI US | | 66.2° 50° |  8.9 mp/h |
| Monday, May 13 | Moderate 56 AQI US |  | 55.4° 48.2° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 14 | Moderate 66 AQI US |  | 59° 46.4° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Today | Moderate 53 AQI US | | 62.6° 46.4° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 16 | Moderate 52 AQI US | | 62.6° 50° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Friday, May 17 | Moderate 59 AQI US | 20% | 73.4° 51.8° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, May 18 | Moderate 58 AQI US |  | 71.6° 55.4° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 19 | Moderate 61 AQI US | 30% | 73.4° 59° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Monday, May 20 | Moderate 74 AQI US | | 73.4° 57.2° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 21 | Moderate 84 AQI US | 20% | 73.4° 57.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
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Istanbul air quality data attribution
2Contributors
- SIM (Continuous Monitoring Center)
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- Jack Honolulu
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