Lima Moderate
Lima, Lima
Updated: May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Current Weather
Pollutant Breakdown
Dominant pollutant: PM25
PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)
Health Guidance
Data from: SENAMHI - Sistema de Gestión de Información de la Calidad del Aire en Peru, World Air Quality Index Project
Is the air safe in Lima today?
The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lima is 61, 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 Lima, Lima 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.