Air Quality Index (AQI) in Belize 🇧🇿

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Belmopan, the capital of Belize, is measured at a score of 37. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Belmopan is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 6.6 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 6.8 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 1.7 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Belize 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 Belize City, San Ignacio, San Pedro, Orange Walk and Corozal. 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: Belize Right Now

Across 6 monitored cities in Belize, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 16 AQI in San Pedro (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 37 AQI in San Ignacio (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 6 Good. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 4.6 µg/m³ — approximately 0.9 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Belize Air Quality: Major Cities Index

Belize City
1
San Ignacio
1

Belmopan
1
San Pedro
1

Orange Walk
1
Corozal
1

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Belize 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 Belize

The median reading across 6 monitored cities is 23.5 AQI. The national spread is 21 points, from 16 in San Pedro to 37 in San Ignacio. Average PM2.5 is 4.6 µg/m³ (0.9× the WHO annual guideline).

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

See the complete AQI and pollutant reference scales

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Air Quality in Belize — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Belize?

Live AQI readings for 6 city(ies) across Belize are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Belize's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Belize?

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 Belize?

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 Belize.