Port-au-Prince: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 60 (Unhealthy)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 72 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
3. ozone (O3) - 45 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 29 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 5 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 348 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Port-au-Prince, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: 4.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Port-au-Prince? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 60 (Unhealthy) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Port-au-Prince in the last 7 days was: 46 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026) and the lowest: 22 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Port-au-Prince? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Port-au-Prince is: 72 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

How is the O3 level today in Port-au-Prince? (ozone (O3))
45 (Good)

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

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

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

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

Quality of life in Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Haiti

16-day weather forecast for Haiti: today around 33°C (rain), lows near 23°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 — Haiti

The UV index in Haiti today is 8.7 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Port-au-Prince — compare nearby locations.

• Port-de-Paix 12 µg/m³
• Croix-des-Bouquets 60 µg/m³
• Jacmel 60 µg/m³
• Cap-Haïtien 16 µg/m³
• Léogâne 43 µg/m³
• Les Cayes 32 µg/m³
• Petit Goâve 43 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Port-au-Prince today?

The current average PM2.5 across Port-au-Prince is about 60 µg/m³, rated “Unhealthy”. Sensitive groups should limit time outdoors and consider a mask; everyone should reduce prolonged exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in Port-au-Prince?

Right now PM2.5 in Port-au-Prince averages about 60 µg/m³ (“Unhealthy”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in Port-au-Prince?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Port-au-Prince was recorded on Wednesday, August 26 (about 46 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Port-au-Prince today?

The UV index in Port-au-Prince today is 8.7 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Port-au-Prince?

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.