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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 14 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 30 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 32 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 2 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 117 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Salvaleón de Higüey? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 14 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Salvaleón de Higüey in the last 7 days was: 15 (Friday, August 21, 2026) and the lowest: 6 (Monday, August 24, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Salvaleón de Higüey? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Salvaleón de Higüey is: 30 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Salvaleón de Higüey? (ozone (O3))
32 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Higüey

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 Higüey — 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
• Concepción de la Vega 17 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Salvaleón de Higüey today?

The current average PM2.5 across Salvaleón de Higüey is about 14 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is good — outdoor activities are fine for everyone.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Salvaleón de Higüey?

Right now PM2.5 in Salvaleón de Higüey averages about 14 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 Salvaleón de Higüey?

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

What is the UV index in Salvaleón de Higüey today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Salvaleón de Higüey?

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.