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

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

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 19 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 37 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 46 (Good)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 16 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 1 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 128 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for Palermo, Thursday, August 27, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Palermo? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 19 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Palermo in the last 7 days was: 19 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) and the lowest: 9 (Saturday, August 22, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in Palermo? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Palermo is: 37 (Moderate)

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

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

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

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

Current data Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

Quality of life in Palermo

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Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 3:00 AM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — Italy

16-day weather forecast for Italy: today around 33°C (clear sky), lows near 24°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 18 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — Italy

The UV index in Italy today is 7.1 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around Palermo — compare nearby locations.

• Catania 19 µg/m³
• Messina 16 µg/m³
• Rome 14 µg/m³
• Milan 26 µg/m³
• Naples 16 µg/m³
• Turin 10 µg/m³
• Genova 7 µg/m³
• Florence 9 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Palermo today?

The current average PM2.5 across Palermo is about 19 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 Palermo?

Right now PM2.5 in Palermo averages about 19 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 Palermo?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in Palermo was recorded on Thursday, August 27 (about 19 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in Palermo today?

The UV index in Palermo today is 7.1 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Palermo?

Strong wind (about 18 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

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.