Quetzaltenango: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 27 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 27 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 46 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 10 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 3 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 469 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Quetzaltenango? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 27 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Quetzaltenango in the last 7 days was: 31 (Monday, August 24, 2026) and the lowest: 23 (Saturday, August 22, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Quetzaltenango? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Quetzaltenango is: 27 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Quetzaltenango? (ozone (O3))
46 (Good)

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

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

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

Current data Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Quetzaltenango

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Quetzaltenango

16-day weather forecast for Quetzaltenango: today around 19°C (rain), lows near 10°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 — Quetzaltenango

The UV index in Quetzaltenango today is 8.6 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Quetzaltenango — compare nearby locations.

• Escuintla 30 µg/m³
• Guatemala City 8 µg/m³
• Villanueva 20 µg/m³
• San Juan Sacatepéquez 19 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Quetzaltenango today?

The current average PM2.5 across Quetzaltenango is about 27 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 Quetzaltenango?

Right now PM2.5 in Quetzaltenango averages about 27 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 Quetzaltenango?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Quetzaltenango was recorded on Monday, August 24 (about 31 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Quetzaltenango today?

The UV index in Quetzaltenango today is 8.6 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Quetzaltenango?

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.