Air Quality Index (AQI) in Azerbaijan 🇦🇿

Live Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5 Levels in Azerbaijan

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is measured at a score of 45. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Baku is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 8.1 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 30.2 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 1.9 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Azerbaijan based on industrial output, traffic density, and local weather patterns. Real-time pollution data and respiratory health alerts are also being actively monitored in cities like Sumqayıt, Ganja, Lankaran, Tovuz and Yevlakh. Tracking these air quality metrics is essential for residents nationwide to manage outdoor exposure and maintain respiratory safety during periods of increased particulate concentration.

Air Quality Snapshot: Azerbaijan Right Now

Across 11 monitored cities in Azerbaijan, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 29 AQI in Lerik (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 46 AQI in Yevlakh (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 11 Good. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 6.9 µg/m³ — approximately 1.4 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Azerbaijan Air Quality: Major Cities Index

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Azerbaijan is calculated using the US EPA standard. Information is processed from multiple monitoring stations detecting PM2.5, PM10, and gaseous pollutants to ensure accuracy for respiratory health planning.

What Today's Readings Mean in Azerbaijan

The median reading across 11 monitored cities is 37 AQI. The national spread is 17 points, from 29 in Lerik to 46 in Yevlakh. Average PM2.5 is 6.9 µg/m³ (1.4× the WHO annual guideline).

All monitored locations are currently in the Good range. Normal outdoor activity is appropriate for most people.

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Air Quality in Azerbaijan — FAQ

Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for Azerbaijan.

What is the current air quality in Azerbaijan?

Live AQI readings for 11 city(ies) across Azerbaijan are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Azerbaijan's AQI data come from?

Real-time readings come from ground-based monitoring stations operated by national environmental agencies in Azerbaijan, delivered via WeatherAPI.com and aggregated using the EPA AQI formula.

What is a healthy AQI value in Azerbaijan?

On the EPA scale used worldwide, 0-50 is Good, 51-100 is Moderate, 101-150 is Unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151-200 is Unhealthy, 201-300 is Very Unhealthy, and 301-500 is Hazardous. The WHO 24-hour PM2.5 guideline is 15 μg/m³.

Why do AQI readings vary between cities in Azerbaijan?

Air quality is highly local — major pollution sources (traffic, industry, dust, wildfires) cluster around cities, while wind direction and topography move them around. Comparing nearby readings on this page is the best way to see how conditions change across Azerbaijan.