10 Regions in Indonesia with the Cleanest Air This Afternoon (28/8)

Morowali Regency''s air quality is the cleanest in Indonesia this afternoon. Based on the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Morowali Regency scored 11 on Thursday (August 28, 2025) at 4:00 PM WIB.

At that time, Morowali Regency''s air quality was classified as good, meaning the pollutant levels in Morowali Regency''s air were very minimal. Furthermore, Lumajang Regency took second place with an air quality index of 13. Next, Murung Raya Regency was in third place with an air quality index of 14.

Here is the complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air quality in Indonesia according to KLHK on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 4:00 PM WIB.

1. Morowali Regency (Central Sulawesi): 11
2. Lumajang Regency (East Java): 13
3. Murung Raya Regency (Central Kalimantan): 14
4. Pelalawan Regency (Riau): 16
5. Balikpapan (East Kalimantan): 17
6. West Manggarai Regency (East Nusa Tenggara): 19
7. Sukabumi Regency (West Java): 20
8. North Penajam Paser Regency (East Kalimantan): 21
9. Banyuwangi Regency (East Java): 22
10. Probolinggo (East Java): 23

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Based on KLHK Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index, KLHK implements the following air quality index classifications.

• 0-50: good
• 51-100: moderate
• 101-200: unhealthy
• 201-300: very unhealthy
• 300+: hazardous

This means that on Thursday (August 28, 2025) at 4:00 PM WIB, all these cities had good air quality.

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