Chiclayo Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Chiclayo, Peru.
Air quality may be acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may notice effects.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T20:00:00-05:00Health context
At the current AQI of 72, Chiclayo 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 Chiclayo are PM2.5 72 µg/m³, O₃ 3.1 µg/m³, NO₂ 34.1 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 72 mean in Chiclayo?
Chiclayo currently has an AQI of 72, 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 Chiclayo are PM2.5 72 µg/m³, O₃ 3.1 µg/m³, NO₂ 34.1 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Trujillo air quality — approximately 175 km away
- Piura air quality — approximately 198 km away
- Cuenca air quality — approximately 441 km away
- Guayaquil air quality — approximately 509 km away
- Ambato air quality — approximately 629 km away
- Callao air quality — approximately 659 km away
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