Belo Horizonte Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T21:00:00-03:00Health context
At the current AQI of 30, Belo Horizonte is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Belo Horizonte are PM2.5 30 µg/m³, O₃ 4.5 µg/m³, NO₂ 14.2 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 30 mean in Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte currently has an AQI of 30, which falls in the Good category. This indicates relatively low overall air pollution on the displayed AQI scale. Normal outdoor activity is generally appropriate for most people. The pollutant values currently shown for Belo Horizonte are PM2.5 30 µg/m³, O₃ 4.5 µg/m³, NO₂ 14.2 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Contagem air quality — approximately 12 km away
- Betim air quality — approximately 28 km away
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- Nova Iguaçu air quality — approximately 320 km away
- Belford Roxo air quality — approximately 321 km away
- Duque de Caxias air quality — approximately 325 km away
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