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Quito Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Pichincha

Last Updated: 2025-08-02 06:10:28 PM (Local Time)

Live AQI

53(AQI-US)

Air Quality is

Moderate

pm10 : 22 µg/m³

PM2.5 : 10 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

12 °C

Last Updated: 2025-08-02 06:10:28 PM (Local Time)

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Quito

Major Air Pollutants
Quito

Particulate Matter(PM2.5)

10µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM10)

22µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

127ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO2)

1ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2)

9ppb

Ozone(O3)

27ppb

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Historical Air Quality Data
Quito

24 Hours

AQI

Quito

AQI

01-08-2025Time02-08-2025

Time	Quito
06 PM	47
07 PM	45
08 PM	41
09 PM	45
10 PM	53
11 PM	52
12 AM	49
01 AM	54
02 AM	47
03 AM	51
04 AM	64
05 AM	55
06 AM	48
07 AM	56
08 AM	59
09 AM	55
10 AM	55
11 AM	56
12 PM	56
01 PM	54
02 PM	54
03 PM	53
04 PM	50
05 PM	53
06 PM	53

Min.at 8:10 PM on 1st Aug

Max.at 4:10 AM on 2nd Aug

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AQI Trends - Annual Air Quality Changes
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

AQI

Year

AQI

AQI	AQI
Mar 2020	49
Apr 2020	42
May 2020	43
Jun 2020	48
Jul 2020	50
Aug 2020	53
Sep 2020	58
Oct 2020	58
Nov 2020	74
Dec 2020	52
Jan 2021	50
Feb 2021	50
Mar 2021	52
Apr 2021	51
May 2021	50
Jun 2021	55
Jul 2021	51
Aug 2021	62
Sep 2021	60
Oct 2021	66
Nov 2021	55
Dec 2021	52
Jan 2022	61
Feb 2022	50
Mar 2022	51
Apr 2022	54
May 2022	57
Jun 2022
Jul 2022
Aug 2022
Sep 2022
Oct 2022
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023	50
Apr 2023	51
May 2023	49
Jun 2023	49
Jul 2023	45
Aug 2023	53
Sep 2023	67
Oct 2023	61
Nov 2023	55
Dec 2023	48
Jan 2024	54
Feb 2024	50
Mar 2024	54
Apr 2024	58
May 2024	52
Jun 2024	48
Jul 2024	45
Aug 2024	56
Sep 2024	71
Oct 2024	55
Nov 2024	58
Dec 2024	57
Jan 2025	55
Feb 2025	51
Mar 2025	47
Apr 2025	52
May 2025	46
Jun 2025	36
Jul 2025	37
Aug 2025	50

Annual AQI Trends

2020

54AQI

2021

55AQI

Rise

2022

53AQI

-4%

Fall

2023

53AQI

No Change

2024

55AQI

Rise

2025

46AQI

-16%

Fall

Overall Annual Percentage (%) change of AQI in (2020 to 2025)

-3%

Fall (Improved AQI)

Most & Least Polluted Months

Most PollutedNovember, 202074AQI

Least PollutedJune, 202536AQI

* This data analysis is from year 2020 - 2025

Quito's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

Location

Status

AQI

PM2.5(µg/m³)

PM10(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

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Air Quality Calendar 2025
Quito

2025

AQI

January

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Dec -	30 Dec -	31 Dec -	1 Jan 60	2 Jan 44	3 Jan 44	4 Jan 43
5 Jan 38	6 Jan 53	7 Jan 61	8 Jan 54	9 Jan 50	10 Jan 52	11 Jan 64
12 Jan 60	13 Jan 61	14 Jan 54	15 Jan 55	16 Jan 48	17 Jan 49	18 Jan 51
19 Jan 42	20 Jan 52	21 Jan 72	22 Jan 58	23 Jan 66	24 Jan 66	25 Jan 63
26 Jan 51	27 Jan 54	28 Jan 59	29 Jan 55	30 Jan 57	31 Jan 64	1 Feb 64

February

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
26 Jan 51	27 Jan 54	28 Jan 59	29 Jan 55	30 Jan 57	31 Jan 64	1 Feb 64
2 Feb 69	3 Feb 72	4 Feb 58	5 Feb 68	6 Feb 64	7 Feb 69	8 Feb 58
9 Feb 53	10 Feb 52	11 Feb 52	12 Feb 63	13 Feb 41	14 Feb 60	15 Feb 44
16 Feb 32	17 Feb 35	18 Feb 31	19 Feb 34	20 Feb 45	21 Feb 45	22 Feb 49
23 Feb 45	24 Feb 40	25 Feb 52	26 Feb 43	27 Feb 49	28 Feb 49	1 Mar 30

March

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
23 Feb 45	24 Feb 40	25 Feb 52	26 Feb 43	27 Feb 49	28 Feb 49	1 Mar 30
2 Mar 25	3 Mar 29	4 Mar 34	5 Mar 27	6 Mar 29	7 Mar 36	8 Mar 34
9 Mar 28	10 Mar 36	11 Mar 45	12 Mar 52	13 Mar 56	14 Mar 63	15 Mar 47
16 Mar 51	17 Mar 45	18 Mar 52	19 Mar 61	20 Mar 55	21 Mar 57	22 Mar 49
23 Mar 46	24 Mar 54	25 Mar 63	26 Mar 61	27 Mar 61	28 Mar 64	29 Mar 58
30 Mar 46	31 Mar 48	1 Apr 64	2 Apr 54	3 Apr 59	4 Apr 60	5 Apr 61

April

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
30 Mar 46	31 Mar 48	1 Apr 64	2 Apr 54	3 Apr 59	4 Apr 60	5 Apr 61
6 Apr 45	7 Apr 53	8 Apr 45	9 Apr 53	10 Apr 44	11 Apr 50	12 Apr 57
13 Apr 46	14 Apr 51	15 Apr 57	16 Apr 57	17 Apr 54	18 Apr 39	19 Apr 47
20 Apr 42	21 Apr 51	22 Apr 52	23 Apr 51	24 Apr 50	25 Apr 61	26 Apr 54
27 Apr 41	28 Apr 49	29 Apr 65	30 Apr 51	1 May 51	2 May 52	3 May 51

May

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Apr 41	28 Apr 49	29 Apr 65	30 Apr 51	1 May 51	2 May 52	3 May 51
4 May 48	5 May 43	6 May 58	7 May 50	8 May 56	9 May 56	10 May 40
11 May 32	12 May 40	13 May 44	14 May 49	15 May 49	16 May 46	17 May 40
18 May 38	19 May 53	20 May 58	21 May 47	22 May 49	23 May 37	24 May 41
25 May 40	26 May 39	27 May 45	28 May 47	29 May 40	30 May 46	31 May 46

June

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
1 Jun 36	2 Jun 37	3 Jun 46	4 Jun 50	5 Jun 50	6 Jun 49	7 Jun 31
8 Jun 42	9 Jun 46	10 Jun 42	11 Jun 50	12 Jun 39	13 Jun 42	14 Jun 39
15 Jun 41	16 Jun 37	17 Jun 38	18 Jun 31	19 Jun 29	20 Jun 28	21 Jun 23
22 Jun 23	23 Jun 25	24 Jun 33	25 Jun 27	26 Jun 27	27 Jun 28	28 Jun 28
29 Jun 25	30 Jun 31	1 Jul 29	2 Jul 30	3 Jul 29	4 Jul 26	5 Jul 29

July

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
29 Jun 25	30 Jun 31	1 Jul 29	2 Jul 30	3 Jul 29	4 Jul 26	5 Jul 29
6 Jul 32	7 Jul 33	8 Jul 34	9 Jul 42	10 Jul 44	11 Jul 49	12 Jul 47
13 Jul 40	14 Jul 29	15 Jul 27	16 Jul 29	17 Jul 35	18 Jul 32	19 Jul 31
20 Jul 32	21 Jul 33	22 Jul 52	23 Jul 47	24 Jul 46	25 Jul 46	26 Jul 57
27 Jul 46	28 Jul 36	29 Jul 33	30 Jul 36	31 Jul 40	1 Aug 50	2 Aug -

August

Sun.	Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.
27 Jul 46	28 Jul 36	29 Jul 33	30 Jul 36	31 Jul 40	1 Aug 50	2 Aug -
3 Aug -	4 Aug -	5 Aug -	6 Aug -	7 Aug -	8 Aug -	9 Aug -
10 Aug -	11 Aug -	12 Aug -	13 Aug -	14 Aug -	15 Aug -	16 Aug -
17 Aug -	18 Aug -	19 Aug -	20 Aug -	21 Aug -	22 Aug -	23 Aug -
24 Aug -	25 Aug -	26 Aug -	27 Aug -	28 Aug -	29 Aug -	30 Aug -
31 Aug -	1 Sep -	2 Sep -	3 Sep -	4 Sep -	5 Sep -	6 Sep -

Health Advice For People Living In
Quito

0Cigarettes per day

Weekly 0 Cigarettes

Monthly 0 Cigarettes

Breathe easy and get active! The air quality is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI

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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Quito

Asthma
Heart Issues
Allergies
Sinus
Cold/Flu
Chronic (COPD)

Mild Chances of Asthma

Asthma

Risk of Asthma symptoms is Mild when AQI is Moderate (50-150)

Moderate symptoms including frequent wheezing, noticeable shortness of breath, chest tightness, and persistent cough.

Do's :

Limit outdoor activities when AQI is poor.
Clean indoor air with an air purifier to reduce exposure.
Soothe the respiratory tract with herbal teas or warm water to help alleviate symptoms.

Don'ts :

Exercise outdoors without a mask.
Stay in smoky areas with strong fumes.

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

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Air Quality FAQs
at Quito

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

What is the current AQI level in Quito?

The current real-time AQI level in Quito is 53 (Moderate) due to recent rainfall by 0.4mm/hr. This was last updated 2025-08-02 06:10:28 PM (Local Time).

When was the best AQI level in Quito in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI level was 41 (Good) at 8:10 PM, Aug 1, 2025 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

When was the worst AQI level in Quito in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI level was 64 (Moderate) at 4:10 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

What is the current trend of AQI levels in Quito during last 24 hours?

The AQI levels in Quito have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 64 at 4:10 AM (Local Time), lowest 41 at 8:10 PM, Aug 1, 2025 (Local Time).

What actions are recommended as per the current AQI level in Quito?

Current AQI levels are acceptable; however, some pollutants may be a concern for a small number of sensitive individuals.