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Santiago Moderate

Santiago, Santiago

Updated: May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM

930500
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Current Weather

20.5°C
Temperature
39%
Humidity
1.1
mph wind
Clear sky
Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

93
PM2.5
µg/m³ · Fine particles
75
PM10
µg/m³ · Coarse particles
5.6
Ozone
ppb · Ground-level ozone
48.4
NO₂
ppb · Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂
ppb · Sulfur dioxide
14.8
CO
ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Sat
5/9
88
avg
Sun
5/10
80
avg
Mon
5/11
119
avg
Tue
5/12
152
avg
Wed
5/13
142
avg
Thu
5/14
139
avg
Fri
5/15
160
avg

Health Guidance

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Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
General population: No restrictions for most people.
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Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Sistema Nacional de Calidad del Aire en Chile, World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Santiago today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Santiago is 93, which is classified as "Moderate". Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Santiago, Santiago is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50
Good
51–100
Moderate
101–150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151–200
Unhealthy
201–300
Very Unhealthy
301+
Hazardous