Rio de Janeiro Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-15T21:00:00-03:00Health context
At the current AQI of 25, Rio de Janeiro is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Rio de Janeiro are PM2.5 25 µg/m³, O₃ 19.1 µg/m³, NO₂ 5.1 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 25 mean in Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro currently has an AQI of 25, 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 Rio de Janeiro are PM2.5 25 µg/m³, O₃ 19.1 µg/m³, NO₂ 5.1 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Niterói air quality — approximately 8 km away
- Duque de Caxias air quality — approximately 20 km away
- Barra da Tijuca air quality — approximately 22 km away
- São João de Meriti air quality — approximately 23 km away
- Belford Roxo air quality — approximately 28 km away
- Nova Iguaçu air quality — approximately 33 km away
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