Lima
Summary
Air quality in Lima is unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI 114), primarily due to PM2.5. Active children, adults, and people with respiratory disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Current Air Quality Index
114
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
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Dominant Pollutant:
PM2.5
Health Advice
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. Sensitive individuals should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Pollutant Breakdown
| Pollutant | Concentration | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (dominant) | 40.8 | µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 85.2 | µg/m³ |
| NO₂ | 65.1 | ppb |
| O₃ | 24.1 | ppb |
| CO | 2.2 | ppm |
| SO₂ | 4.9 | ppb |
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Event Details
Coords: -12.0600,
-77.0375
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Last update:
11 minutes ago
Updated:
7 years ago
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
About the Air Quality Index
The AQI is a dimensionless index from 0 to 500, where lower values indicate better air quality. It is calculated from the six criteria pollutants.
Good
(0–50)
Moderate
(0–100)
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
(0–150)
Unhealthy
(0–200)
Very Unhealthy
(0–300)
Hazardous
(0–500)