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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 19 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 29 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 69 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 12 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 5 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 476 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Cartagena? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 19 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Cartagena in the last 7 days was: 17 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 9 (Wednesday, August 19, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Cartagena? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Cartagena is: 29 (Moderate)

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

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

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

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

Current data Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Colombia

16-day weather forecast for Colombia: today around 22°C (rain), lows near 14°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 — Colombia

The UV index in Colombia today is 9.1 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Cartagena — compare nearby locations.

• Bogotá 29 µg/m³
• Santiago de Cali 7 µg/m³
• Medellín 13 µg/m³
• Barranquilla 17 µg/m³
• Cúcuta 4 µg/m³
• Bucaramanga 16 µg/m³
• Pereira 12 µg/m³
• Santa Marta 16 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Cartagena today?

The current average PM2.5 across Cartagena is about 19 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 Cartagena?

Right now PM2.5 in Cartagena averages about 19 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 Cartagena?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Cartagena was recorded on Friday, August 21 (about 17 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Cartagena today?

The UV index in Cartagena today is 9.1 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Cartagena?

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.