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Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Istanbul Province

Last Updated: 2025-05-28 08:09:04 PM (Local Time)

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Live AQI
33
Air Quality is
Good
pm10 :  14 µg/m³
PM2.5 :  6 µg/m³
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+
aqi good level in Istanbul
partly cloudy

20 °C

Partly cloudy
Humidity
Humidity60 %
Wind Speed
Wind Speed4 km/h
UV Index
UV Index0
Last Updated: 2025-05-28 08:09:04 PM (Local Time)
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Istanbul

Major Air Pollutants

Istanbul

PM2.5's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

6µg/m³

PM10's Icon

Particulate Matter(PM10)

14µg/m³

CO's Icon

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

206ppb

SO2's Icon

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

3ppb

NO2's Icon

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

8ppb

O3's Icon

Ozone(O3)

17ppb

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Istanbul

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes

Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey

AQI
Year
.
AQI

Annual AQI Trends

2020
50AQI
2021
58AQI
16%
Rise
2022
53AQI
-9%
Fall
2023
54AQI
2%
Rise
2024
57AQI
6%
Rise
2025
61AQI
7%
Rise
Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)
4%
Rise (Worsened AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedNovember, 202095AQI
Least PollutedJuly, 202241AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Istanbul's Locations

Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location
Status
AQI
PM2.5(µg/m³)
PM10(µg/m³)
Temp.(°C)
Humi.(%)
Aksaray
Good
41
7
19
21
71
Alibeykoy
Good
44
8
18
22
65
Avcilar
Good
40
7
14
22
64
Basaksehir
Good
29
5
11
21
70
Besiktas
Good
32
6
14
22
65
Catladikapi
Good
45
8
17
23
68
Esenler
Good
28
5
13
22
64
Esenyurt
Good
38
7
16
22
71
Goztepe
Good
31
6
12
22
65
Kadikoy
Good
32
6
15
23
64
Kagithane
Good
33
6
14
23
61
Kagithane 1
Good
28
5
11
22
64
Kandilli
Good
29
5
12
22
68
Kandilli 1
Good
32
6
14
21
68
Kumkoy
Good
27
5
13
22
73
Maslak
Good
31
6
12
22
64
Mecidiyekoy
Good
42
7
18
21
63
Sariyer
Good
28
5
11
21
68
Selimiye
Good
35
6
15
23
63
Sirinevler
Good
27
5
11
22
68
Sultangazi
Good
34
6
14
21
68
Umraniye
Good
33
6
14
21
64
Umraniye 1
Good
39
7
13
21
71
Uskudar
Good
29
5
12
22
64
Uskudar 1
Good
32
6
13
22
68
Yenibosna
Good
31
6
11
23
68

Turkey's Metro Cities

Air Quality Index

Ankara City AQI

Ankara

50

temp.23°C
hum.29%
Antalya City AQI

Antalya

42

temp.24°C
hum.74%
Bursa City AQI

Bursa

37

temp.23°C
hum.44%
Gaziantep City AQI

Gaziantep

55

temp.23°C
hum.50%
Istanbul City AQI

Istanbul

36

temp.20°C
hum.60%
Izmir City AQI

Izmir

40

temp.25°C
hum.32%
Trabzon City AQI

Trabzon

43

temp.17°C
hum.77%

Air Quality Calendar 2025

Istanbul

2025
AQI
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Jan
97
2 Jan
111
3 Jan
83
4 Jan
65
5 Jan
53
6 Jan
66
7 Jan
78
8 Jan
63
9 Jan
71
10 Jan
84
11 Jan
81
12 Jan
54
13 Jan
43
14 Jan
40
15 Jan
42
16 Jan
41
17 Jan
66
18 Jan
108
19 Jan
122
20 Jan
107
21 Jan
76
22 Jan
106
23 Jan
111
24 Jan
117
25 Jan
84
26 Jan
76
27 Jan
84
28 Jan
99
29 Jan
82
30 Jan
77
31 Jan
101
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Feb
120
2 Feb
109
3 Feb
103
4 Feb
101
5 Feb
51
6 Feb
54
7 Feb
53
8 Feb
52
9 Feb
51
10 Feb
51
11 Feb
54
12 Feb
57
13 Feb
61
14 Feb
61
15 Feb
64
16 Feb
62
17 Feb
58
18 Feb
55
19 Feb
49
20 Feb
50
21 Feb
51
22 Feb
50
23 Feb
50
24 Feb
50
25 Feb
51
26 Feb
71
27 Feb
70
28 Feb
72
March
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Mar
74
2 Mar
73
3 Mar
67
4 Mar
56
5 Mar
57
6 Mar
61
7 Mar
62
8 Mar
68
9 Mar
83
10 Mar
87
11 Mar
93
12 Mar
87
13 Mar
67
14 Mar
65
15 Mar
63
16 Mar
62
17 Mar
59
18 Mar
51
19 Mar
51
20 Mar
65
21 Mar
68
22 Mar
72
23 Mar
79
24 Mar
74
25 Mar
73
26 Mar
72
27 Mar
69
28 Mar
76
29 Mar
76
30 Mar
79
31 Mar
56
April
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 Apr
58
2 Apr
55
3 Apr
58
4 Apr
58
5 Apr
57
6 Apr
43
7 Apr
36
8 Apr
40
9 Apr
42
10 Apr
44
11 Apr
48
12 Apr
44
13 Apr
58
14 Apr
55
15 Apr
44
16 Apr
55
17 Apr
50
18 Apr
50
19 Apr
54
20 Apr
43
21 Apr
56
22 Apr
73
23 Apr
48
24 Apr
39
25 Apr
47
26 Apr
42
27 Apr
45
28 Apr
46
29 Apr
45
30 Apr
44
May
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1 May
44
2 May
47
3 May
51
4 May
37
5 May
48
6 May
56
7 May
56
8 May
67
9 May
55
10 May
49
11 May
41
12 May
46
13 May
34
14 May
31
15 May
34
16 May
37
17 May
40
18 May
39
19 May
33
20 May
31
21 May
31
22 May
33
23 May
37
24 May
37
25 May
38
26 May
34
27 May
35
28 May
-
29 May
-
30 May
-
31 May
-
Good
050
Moderate
100
Poor
150
Unhealthy
200
Severe
300
Hazardous
301+

Health Advice For People Living In

Istanbul

0Cigarettes per day

Weekly 0 Cigarettes
Monthly 0 Cigarettes

Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Solutions for Current AQI

  • Air Purifier
    Air PurifierTurn Off
  • Car Filter
    Car FilterAdvisable
  • N95 Mask
    N95 MaskAdvisable
  • Stay Indoor
    Stay IndoorAdvisable

As per the current AQI, turn off the air purifier.

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Istanbul

  • asthma due to air pollution in IstanbulAsthma
  • heart due to air pollution in IstanbulHeart Issues
  • allergy due to air pollution in IstanbulAllergies
  • sinus due to air pollution in IstanbulSinus
  • flu due to air pollution in IstanbulCold/Flu
  • copd due to air pollution in IstanbulChronic (COPD)
asthma due to air pollution in Istanbul

Low Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Low when AQI is Good (0-50)

Mild symptoms such as slight wheezing, occasional cough, and minor shortness of breath

Do's :

  • Keep track of air quality to plan outdoor activities safely.

  • Drink water to keep airways moist and reduce irritation.

  • Include non-allergenic fruits and vegetables that support overall lung health, like apples, pears, and spinach.

Don'ts :

  • Skip medications that is prescribed by your doctor.

  • Engage in outdoor activities in early morning during high pollen hours.

Most Polluted Cities 2025

Turkey

Analyze the real-time most air polluted cities in the country.

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RankCityAQIAQI Status

Standard Value

Follow

1.

Adana, Turkey

85
Moderate
6xabove Standard

2.

Konya, Turkey

65
Moderate
4xabove Standard

3.

Sadikali, Turkey

63
Moderate
4xabove Standard

4.

Bayburt, Turkey

61
Moderate
4xabove Standard

5.

Sinop, Turkey

61
Moderate
4xabove Standard

6.

Yozgat, Turkey

61
Moderate
4xabove Standard

7.

Sirnak, Turkey

58
Moderate
4xabove Standard

8.

Karaman, Turkey

57
Moderate
4xabove Standard

9.

Nigde, Turkey

56
Moderate
4xabove Standard

10.

Yakacik, Turkey

56
Moderate
4xabove Standard

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Your area’s real-time data with detailed parameters.

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Air Quality FAQs

at Istanbul

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Istanbul?

The current real-time AQI level in Istanbul is 33 (Good). This was last updated 2025-05-28 08:09:04 PM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Istanbul in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 30 (Good) at 12:09 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Istanbul in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 44 (Good) at 9:09 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Istanbul during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Istanbul have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 44 at 9:09 AM (Local Time), lowest 30 at 12:09 PM (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Istanbul?

The air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. No special precautions are needed; enjoy outdoor activities freely.

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