Is the air quality good in Krasnoyarsk?
As of February 5, 2026, at 10:30 PM PT, Krasnoyarsk, Russia is experiencing very poor air quality with the Air Quality Index above 250, placing conditions in the very unhealthy category.
Residents are advised to avoid outdoor exercise, keep windows closed, and use air purifiers indoors. For a complete, real-time view of current pollution levels, see Krasnoyarsk’s air quality map.
While air quality today is exceptionally poor, long-term data highlight the scale of the challenge. In 2024, the average PM2.5 was 11 µg/m³, rising to 26 µg/m³ in 2023, 52 µg/m³ in 2022, and 49 µg/m³ in 2021, underscoring persistent pollution levels well above the World Health Organization’s annual guideline of 5 µg/m³
Krasnoyarsk, Russia ranked as the 2nd most polluted major city as of February 5, 2026, at 10:30 PM (PT). Source: IQAir.
When will the air quality improve in Krasnoyarsk?
Short-term improvement depends on shifting weather conditions. Forecasters suggest pollutant levels could drop later this week as winds increase and atmospheric mixing improves.
Air quality is also expected to improve if forecast rain arrives tomorrow, which could help wash particulate matter from the air.
However, winter in Siberia often brings calm, cold conditions with temperature inversions that trap pollutants near the ground, meaning elevated pollution levels may persist until weather patterns fully break.
Hourly air quality forecast for Krasnoyarsk, Russia, as of February 5, 2026, at 10:30 PM (PT). Source: IQAir.
Daily air quality trends in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, over the past 30 days. Source: IQAir.
Air quality map of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, as of February 5, 2026, at 10:30 PM (PT). Source: IQAir.
What is causing poor air quality in Krasnoyarsk?
Krasnoyarsk’s severe air pollution is driven by a combination of industrial and residential emissions during the winter season. Coal-fired power plants and aging industrial facilities release significant amounts of fine particles and gases (1).
Residential heating using coal and wood adds further PM2.5 to surface air. Diesel vehicle traffic and construction dust amplify this burden. The city’s valley geography and stagnant weather trap pollutants near the surface, preventing effective dispersion.
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How can I protect myself from poor air quality?
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors when air quality is poor; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter particles, gases, and other pollutants.
