Air Quality in Peru

Real-time air quality data for cities in Peru

100 monitored cities

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Peru has 100 monitored cities. Arequipa is the most polluted right now (AQI 96). No monitored cities are in the unhealthy range (AQI above 100).

Air quality snapshot

Median AQI

36

Good

87

Moderate

13

Unhealthy

0

Understanding Air Quality Index

0-50

Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

51-100

Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people.

101-150

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects.

151-200

Unhealthy

Everyone may begin to experience health effects.

201-300

Very Unhealthy

Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.

301+

Hazardous

Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is likely to be affected.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a scale from 0 to 500 that measures air pollution levels. Poor air quality can cause respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, and other health concerns.

Source: US EPA Air Quality Index