Nova Iguaçu Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Nova Iguaçu, Brazil.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
Open-Meteo / CAMS model · Updated 2026-10-17T07:00Health context
At the current AQI of 86, Nova Iguaçu is in the Moderate category. Most people can continue normal activities; people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may consider reducing prolonged or very strenuous outdoor exertion if they experience symptoms. Current pollutant values shown for Nova Iguaçu are PM2.5 8.7 µg/m³, PM10 9.5 µg/m³, O₃ 78 µg/m³, NO₂ 17.3 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as Open-Meteo / CAMS model. These are model-based conditions for the Nova Iguaçu area and can differ from a nearby monitoring-station observation.
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 86 mean in Nova Iguaçu?
Nova Iguaçu currently has an AQI of 86, which falls in the Moderate category. Air quality is generally acceptable for most people. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may notice symptoms during prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity and can reduce exertion if needed. The pollutant values currently shown for Nova Iguaçu are PM2.5 8.7 µg/m³, PM10 9.5 µg/m³, O₃ 78 µg/m³, NO₂ 17.3 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are model estimates for the Nova Iguaçu area (Open-Meteo / CAMS model), rather than a single monitoring-station observation.
Nearby cities
- Belford Roxo air quality — approximately 5 km away
- São João de Meriti air quality — approximately 9 km away
- Duque de Caxias air quality — approximately 15 km away
- Barra da Tijuca air quality — approximately 28 km away
- Rio de Janeiro air quality — approximately 33 km away
- Niterói air quality — approximately 38 km away
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