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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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Weather
What is the current weather in Rio de Janeiro?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 73.4°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 | 63 |
| 2 | Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo | 59 |
| 3 | Curitiba, Parana | 54 |
| 4 | Camacari, Bahia | 53 |
| 5 | Recife, Pernambuco | 21 |
| 6 | Porto Velho, Rondonia | 8 |
| 7 | Manaus, Amazonas | 7 |
(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 | 143 |
(local time)
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US AQI
143
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Unhealthy for sensitive groups
Overview
What is the current air quality in Rio de Janeiro?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Unhealthy for sensitive groups | 143 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 52.8µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
x10.6
PM2.5 concentration in Rio de Janeiro is currently 10.6 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Rio de Janeiro?
 | Reduce outdoor exercise |
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Forecast
Rio de Janeiro air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 3 | Good 30 AQI US  | | 86° 71.6° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, May 4 | Good 36 AQI US | | 87.8° 71.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 5 | Unhealthy for sensitive groups 102 AQI US | | 84.2° 71.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Today | Unhealthy for sensitive groups 143 AQI US | | 84.2° 71.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 7 | Good 48 AQI US | | 86° 71.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 8 | Good 48 AQI US | | 87.8° 71.6° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 9 | Good 43 AQI US |  | 89.6° 73.4° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Friday, May 10 | Moderate 56 AQI US  | | 80.6° 71.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, May 11 | Moderate 72 AQI US |  | 82.4° 69.8° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 12 | Moderate 61 AQI US | | 91.4° 73.4° | 4.5 mp/h |
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