Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mongolia 🇲🇳

Live Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5 Levels in Mongolia

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia, is measured at a score of 126. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Sensitive. The current atmosphere in Ulan Bator is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 45.5 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 47.8 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 32.3 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Mongolia based on industrial output, traffic density, and local weather patterns. Real-time pollution data and respiratory health alerts are also being actively monitored in cities like Ulaanbaatar, Erdenet, Darhan, Mörön and Bayanhongor. Tracking these air quality metrics is essential for residents nationwide to manage outdoor exposure and maintain respiratory safety during periods of increased particulate concentration.

Air Quality Snapshot: Mongolia Right Now

Across 6 monitored cities in Mongolia, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 7 AQI in Bayanhongor (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 126 AQI in Ulan Bator (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 4 Good, 2 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 17.0 µg/m³ — approximately 3.4 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Mongolia Air Quality: Major Cities Index

Ulaanbaatar
3
Ulan Bator
3

Erdenet
1
Darhan
1

Mörön
1
Bayanhongor
1

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Mongolia is calculated using the US EPA standard. Information is processed from multiple monitoring stations detecting PM2.5, PM10, and gaseous pollutants to ensure accuracy for respiratory health planning.

What Today's Readings Mean in Mongolia

The median reading across 6 monitored cities is 24.0 AQI. The national spread is 119 points, from 7 in Bayanhongor to 126 in Ulan Bator. Average PM2.5 is 17.0 µg/m³ (3.4× the WHO annual guideline).

At least one monitored location is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion in the affected city.

See the complete AQI and pollutant reference scales

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Air Quality in Mongolia — FAQ

Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for Mongolia.

What is the current air quality in Mongolia?

Live AQI readings for 6 city(ies) across Mongolia are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Mongolia's AQI data come from?

Real-time readings come from ground-based monitoring stations operated by national environmental agencies in Mongolia, delivered via WeatherAPI.com and aggregated using the EPA AQI formula.

What is a healthy AQI value in Mongolia?

On the EPA scale used worldwide, 0-50 is Good, 51-100 is Moderate, 101-150 is Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 is Unhealthy, 201-300 is Very Unhealthy, and 301-500 is Hazardous. The WHO 24-hour PM2.5 guideline is 15 μg/m³.

Why do AQI readings vary between cities in Mongolia?

Air quality is highly local — major pollution sources (traffic, industry, dust, wildfires) cluster around cities, while wind direction and topography move them around. Comparing nearby readings on this page is the best way to see how conditions change across Mongolia.