Air Quality Index (AQI) in Italy 🇮🇹

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Rome, the capital of Italy, is measured at a score of 30. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Rome is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 5.4 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 8.9 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 2.9 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Italy 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 Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo and Genoa. 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: Italy Right Now

Across 53 monitored cities in Italy, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 16 AQI in Verona (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 61 AQI in Turin (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 44 Good, 9 Moderate. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 6.1 µg/m³ — approximately 1.2 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Italy Air Quality: Major Cities Index

Pollution Monitor & AQI Forecast: Italy Regions

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Italy 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 Italy

The median reading across 53 monitored cities is 29 AQI. The national spread is 45 points, from 16 in Verona to 61 in Turin. Average PM2.5 is 6.1 µg/m³ (1.2× the WHO annual guideline).

At least one monitored location is in the Moderate range. People unusually sensitive to air pollution may want to reduce prolonged outdoor exertion there.

See the complete AQI and pollutant reference scales

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Air Quality in Italy — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Italy?

Live AQI readings for 53 city(ies) across Italy are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Italy's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Italy?

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 Italy?

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 Italy.