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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 20 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 48 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 39 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 1 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 0 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 99 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Punta Cana? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 20 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Punta Cana in the last 7 days was: 15 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 7 (Monday, August 24, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Punta Cana? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Punta Cana is: 48 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Punta Cana? (ozone (O3))
39 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Punta Cana

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Dominican Republic

16-day weather forecast for Dominican Republic: today around 28°C (rain), lows near 21°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 — Dominican Republic

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

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Punta Cana — compare nearby locations.

• Santo Domingo 35 µg/m³
• Santiago de los Caballeros 15 µg/m³
• San Pedro de Macorís 17 µg/m³
• La Romana 17 µg/m³
• San Cristóbal 35 µg/m³
• Puerto Plata 15 µg/m³
• San Francisco de Macorís 17 µg/m³
• Salvaleón de Higüey 14 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Punta Cana today?

The current average PM2.5 across Punta Cana is about 20 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 Punta Cana?

Right now PM2.5 in Punta Cana averages about 20 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 Punta Cana?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Punta Cana was recorded on Friday, August 21 (about 15 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Punta Cana today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Punta Cana?

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.