Smog in El Progreso — Live Data: AQI, Fine Dust, Wind, UV and Health Advice

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 17 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 20 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 28 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 17 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 2 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 426 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in El Progreso? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 17 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in El Progreso in the last 7 days was: 18 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) and the lowest: 9 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in El Progreso? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in El Progreso is: 20 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in El Progreso? (ozone (O3))
28 (Good)

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

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

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

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

El Progreso

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Honduras

16-day weather forecast for Honduras: today around 31°C (rain), lows near 18°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 — Honduras

The UV index in Honduras today is 9.3 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around El Progreso — compare nearby locations.

• Tegucigalpa 7 µg/m³
• San Pedro Sula 17 µg/m³
• Choloma 17 µg/m³
• La Ceiba 13 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in El Progreso today?

The current average PM2.5 across El Progreso 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 El Progreso?

Right now PM2.5 in El Progreso 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 El Progreso?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in El Progreso was recorded on Wednesday, August 19 (about 18 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in El Progreso today?

The UV index in El Progreso today is 9.3 (very high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in El Progreso?

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.