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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 8 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 9 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 31 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 13 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 343 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Talca? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 8 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Talca in the last 7 days was: 32 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 5 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Talca? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Talca is: 9 (Good)

How is the O3 level today in Talca? (ozone (O3))
31 (Good)

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

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

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

Current data Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM

Quality of life in Talca

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Chile

16-day weather forecast for Chile: today around 24°C (cloudy), lows near 13°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 15 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Chile

The UV index in Chile today is 5.2 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 40 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Talca — compare nearby locations.

• Chillán 9 µg/m³
• Rancagua 34 µg/m³
• Talcahuano 12 µg/m³
• Santiago 49 µg/m³
• Temuco 4 µg/m³
• Puente Alto 26 µg/m³
• Antofagasta 10 µg/m³
• Viña del Mar 30 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Talca today?

The current average PM2.5 across Talca is about 8 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Talca?

Right now PM2.5 in Talca averages about 8 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 Talca?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Talca was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 32 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Talca today?

The UV index in Talca today is 5.2 (moderate) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 40 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Talca?

A moderate breeze (about 15 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.