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TrueBreath - Smoke Equivalence Calculator - Moscow

Health

Check Moscow's air quality and see how many cigarettes worth of smoke you're breathing. Real-time PM2.5 data and health impact calculator.

The Hero Stat

Breathing air in Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва) today =

Smoking 1.7 Cigarettes

Based on PM2.5 level: 38.0 ΞΌg/mΒ³

The Math

Berkeley Earth Rule: 22 ΞΌg/mΒ³ of PM2.5 β‰ˆ 1 cigarette

Current PM2.5: 38.0 ΞΌg/mΒ³

Calculation: 38.0 Γ· 22 = 1.73 cigarettes

Life Lost

You lost approx 0.3 hours of life expectancy today

Based on: 1.7 cigarettes Γ— 11 minutes per cigarette

PM2.5 Level

Current PM2.5

38.0 ΞΌg/mΒ³

WHO Safe Limit

15 ΞΌg/mΒ³

2.5x above safe limit

Air Quality Details

AQI

107

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Main Pollutant

PM2.5

PM10

14.0

O3

3.4

Last updated: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM

Most common question related to Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s Air Quality

How many cigarettes is Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s air equivalent to?

Breathing air in Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва) is equivalent to smoking approximately 1.7 cigarettes per day, based on the current PM2.5 level of 38.0 ΞΌg/mΒ³.

Is Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s air quality safe?

Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s current PM2.5 level is 38.0 ΞΌg/mΒ³. The WHO safe limit is 15 ΞΌg/mΒ³ for 24-hour exposure. This exceeds the safe limit and poses health risks.

What health risks does Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s air quality pose?

With a PM2.5 level of 38.0 ΞΌg/mΒ³, Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s air quality may cause minor health issues, particularly for people with respiratory conditions. It's advisable to limit outdoor activities during high pollution periods.

What is the current AQI in Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)?

The Real-Time Air Quality Index (AQI) in Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва) is 107. This is considered Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. AQI values above 100 indicate unhealthy air quality, especially for sensitive groups.

What is the main pollutant in Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s air?

The primary pollutant affecting Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s air quality is PM2.5. This pollutant is the main contributor to the current AQI of 107 and PM2.5 level of 38.0 ΞΌg/mΒ³.

How does Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s PM10 level compare to PM2.5?

Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)'s current PM10 level is 14.0 ΞΌg/mΒ³, while PM2.5 is 38.0 ΞΌg/mΒ³. PM10 particles are larger (2.5-10 micrometers) and less harmful than PM2.5, which can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream.

What is the ozone (O3) level in Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)?

The current ozone (O3) level in Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва) is 3.4 ΞΌg/mΒ³. Ozone is a harmful gas that can cause respiratory problems, especially during physical activity. The WHO guideline for 8-hour exposure is 100 ΞΌg/mΒ³.

What are the nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels in Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва)?

The nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Russia (Π‘ΠΏΠΈΡ€ΠΈΠ΄ΠΎΠ½ΠΎΠ²ΠΊΠ°, Москва) is currently 17.9 ΞΌg/mΒ³. NO2 is primarily produced by vehicle emissions and industrial processes. High levels can worsen respiratory conditions and increase susceptibility to respiratory infections.

Moscow Air Quality: 1.7 Cigarettes/Day Equivalent