Salvador: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 17 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 23 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 43 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 10 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 3 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 134 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Salvador, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Salvador? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 17 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Salvador in the last 7 days was: 18 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 11 (Monday, August 24, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Salvador? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Salvador is: 23 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Salvador? (ozone (O3))
43 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Quality of life in Salvador

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Brazil

16-day weather forecast for Brazil: today around 40°C (partly cloudy), lows near 22°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 9 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Brazil

The UV index in Brazil today is 7.9 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Salvador — compare nearby locations.

• Maceió 14 µg/m³
• Recife 13 µg/m³
• Natal 9 µg/m³
• Teresina 21 µg/m³
• Fortaleza 11 µg/m³
• Brasília 16 µg/m³
• São Paulo 62 µg/m³
• Rio de Janeiro 23 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Salvador today?

The current average PM2.5 across Salvador is about 17 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Salvador?

Right now PM2.5 in Salvador averages about 17 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Salvador?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Salvador was recorded on Friday, August 21 (about 18 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Salvador today?

The UV index in Salvador today is 7.9 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Salvador?

A moderate breeze (about 9 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

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.