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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 17 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 24 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 44 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 10 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 229 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Barranquilla? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 17 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Barranquilla in the last 7 days was: 14 (Sunday, August 23, 2026) and the lowest: 8 (Wednesday, August 19, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Barranquilla? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Barranquilla is: 24 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Barranquilla? (ozone (O3))
44 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Quality of life in Barranquilla

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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 Barranquilla — compare nearby locations.

• Valledupar 16 µg/m³
• Sincelejo 5 µg/m³
• Montería 6 µg/m³
• MaracaiboVenezuela 13 µg/m³
• CabimasVenezuela 14 µg/m³
• Cúcuta 4 µg/m³
• Bogotá 29 µg/m³
• Santiago de Cali 7 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Barranquilla today?

The current average PM2.5 across Barranquilla 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 Barranquilla?

Right now PM2.5 in Barranquilla 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 Barranquilla?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Barranquilla was recorded on Sunday, August 23 (about 14 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Barranquilla today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Barranquilla?

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.