Arequipa Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Arequipa, Peru.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T19:00:00-05:00Health context
At the current AQI of 23, Arequipa is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Arequipa are PM2.5 23 µg/m³, PM10 6 µg/m³, O₃ 7.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 39.2 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 23 mean in Arequipa?
Arequipa currently has an AQI of 23, 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 Arequipa are PM2.5 23 µg/m³, PM10 6 µg/m³, O₃ 7.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 39.2 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Cusco air quality — approximately 322 km away
- La Paz air quality — approximately 365 km away
- Cochabamba air quality — approximately 582 km away
- Huancayo air quality — approximately 623 km away
- Sucre air quality — approximately 726 km away
- Lima air quality — approximately 766 km away
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