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Medellin Air Quality Index (AQI) | Colombia

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level Antioquia

Last Update: 28 Mar 2024, 06:05am

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Major Air Pollutants in Medellin

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PM2.5 1.8X

The current PM2.5 concentration in Medellin is 1.8 times above the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

Medellin - Locations Air Pollution Level

LOCATIONS Status AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Altavista POOR 107 69 38 69 14 100
Tanques La Ye MODERATE 91 7 31 0 14 100
Mobile Station 1 Star Metro MODERATE 63 30 18 0 14 100
Envigado MODERATE 89 50 30 0 14 100
Museum Of Antioquia POOR 137 84 50 69 14 100
La Sallista Corporation GOOD 1 1 0 0 14 100
Caldas MODERATE 63 30 18 0 14 100
Itagui School Council MODERATE 87 49 29 42 14 100
San Cristobal POOR 107 63 38 0 14 100
Sabaneta MODERATE 89 50 30 0 14 100
Santa Elena MODERATE 95 55 33 0 14 100
Itagui House Of Justice MODERATE 97 57 34 0 14 100
The Star POOR 102 60 36 0 14 100
Calle 28 MODERATE 63 30 18 0 14 100
Carrera 36B GOOD 33 13 8 0 14 100
Calle 42 GOOD 33 13 8 0 14 100
Calle 65 MODERATE 95 55 33 24 15 94

Weather Conditions in Medellin

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Sunrise
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06:26 AM
06:26 PM
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Wind speed

33 km/h

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UV Index

16

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Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For Medellin

How to protect yourself from air pollution around Medellin, Colombia?
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Wear Mask

Required
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Stay Indoor

Not Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

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Family

Allow Outdoor

Medellin Air Quality Forecast



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Today

134

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Friday

134

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Saturday

134

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Sunday

134

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Monday

134

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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Medellin

AQI Calendar

0-50
Good
51-100
Moderate
101-200
Poor
201-300
Unhealthy
301-400
Severe
401-500
Hazardous

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FAQs of Medellin Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of Medellin.


The real-time air quality in Medellin is 42 (MODERATE) AQI now. This was last updated 2 hours ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in Medellin is 27 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 1.08 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at Medellin starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Medellin until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.


(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in Medellin is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In Medellin , you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in Medellin is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.




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