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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 4 (Good)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 6 (Good)
3. ozone (O3) - 69 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 1 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 137 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Iquique? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 4 (Good) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Iquique in the last 7 days was: 7 (Saturday, August 22, 2026) and the lowest: 3 (Wednesday, August 19, 2026).

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

How is the O3 level today in Iquique? (ozone (O3))
69 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Iquique

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Iquique

16-day weather forecast for Iquique: today around 21°C (clear sky), lows near 18°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. A moderate breeze (about 13 km/h) is partially dispersing pollutants today.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Iquique

The UV index in Iquique today is 7.2 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Iquique — compare nearby locations.

• Arica 11 µg/m³
• TacnaPeru 14 µg/m³
• Calama 15 µg/m³
• Antofagasta 10 µg/m³
• OruroBolivia 2 µg/m³
• ArequipaPeru 27 µg/m³
• PotosíBolivia 3 µg/m³
• Santiago 49 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Iquique today?

The current average PM2.5 across Iquique is about 4 µg/m³, rated “Good”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Iquique?

Right now PM2.5 in Iquique averages about 4 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 Iquique?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Iquique was recorded on Saturday, August 22 (about 7 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Iquique today?

The UV index in Iquique today is 7.2 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Iquique?

A moderate breeze (about 13 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.