Air Quality in Salta Today — Live AQI, PM2.5 & PM10, Smog, Weather and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for Salta. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for Salta:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 5 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 6 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 42 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 18 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 522 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Salta, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: 1.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Salta? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 5 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Salta in the last 7 days was: 12 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 3 (Thursday, August 20, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Salta? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Salta is: 6 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Salta? (ozone (O3))
42 (Good)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
18 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
2 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
522 (Good)

Current data Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Quality of life in Salta

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Argentina

16-day weather forecast for Argentina: today around 13°C (cloudy), lows near 1°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 28 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Argentina

The UV index in Argentina today is 3.7 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 55 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Salta — compare nearby locations.

• TarijaBolivia 5 µg/m³
• CalamaChile 15 µg/m³
• AntofagastaChile 10 µg/m³
• Buenos Aires 13 µg/m³
• Córdoba 9 µg/m³
• Rosario 7 µg/m³
• Mendoza 4 µg/m³
• Tucumán 17 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Salta today?

The current average PM2.5 across Salta is about 5 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Salta?

Right now PM2.5 in Salta averages about 5 µg/m³ (“Good”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Salta?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Salta was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 12 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Salta today?

The UV index in Salta today is 3.7 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 55 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Salta?

Strong wind (about 28 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.