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Air quality in Rio de Janeiro
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro Air Quality Map
Real-time Rio de Janeiro air pollution map
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Weather
What is the current weather in Rio de Janeiro?
| Weather | Mist |
| Temperature | 75.2°F |
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind | 5.7 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time Brazil city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Campinas, Sao Paulo | 93 |
| 2 | Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo | 79 |
| 3 | Curitiba, Parana | 41 |
| 4 | Camacari, Bahia | 12 |
| 5 | Manaus, Amazonas | 9 |
| 6 | Recife, Pernambuco | 8 |
| 7 | Rio Branco, Acre | 8 |
| 8 | Porto Velho, Rondonia | 2 |
(local time)
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live Rio de Janeiro aqi ranking
Real-time Rio de Janeiro air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RIO401101 | 75 |
| 2 | Rio Bangu | 4 |
(local time)
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US AQI
52
live AQI index
Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality in Rio de Janeiro?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 52 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 12.4µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Rio de Janeiro is currently 2.5 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Rio de Janeiro?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
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Forecast
Rio de Janeiro air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 1 | Good 39 AQI US  |  | 89.6° 73.4° |  4.5 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 2 | Good 23 AQI US | | 84.2° 73.4° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Friday, May 3 | Good 13 AQI US |  | 86° 73.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Today | Moderate 52 AQI US | | 86° 73.4° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 5 | Moderate 55 AQI US | | 86° 71.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, May 6 | Good 45 AQI US | | 84.2° 69.8° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 7 | Good 45 AQI US | | 86° 73.4° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 8 | Good 43 AQI US | | 87.8° 71.6° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 9 | Moderate 58 AQI US |  | 89.6° 73.4° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Friday, May 10 | Moderate 59 AQI US |  30% | 80.6° 71.6° | 8.9 mp/h |
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Rio de Janeiro air quality data attribution
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