Air Quality Index (AQI) in Latvia 🇱🇻

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Riga, the capital of Latvia, is measured at a score of 46. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Riga is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 8.2 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 13.5 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 7.4 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Latvia 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 Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava and Jūrmala. 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: Latvia Right Now

Across 5 monitored cities in Latvia, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 28 AQI in Liepāja (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 69 AQI in Jelgava (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 2 Good, 3 Moderate. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 12.4 µg/m³ — approximately 2.5 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Latvia Air Quality: Major Cities Index

Riga
1
Daugavpils
1

Liepāja
1
Jelgava
2

Jūrmala
2

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Latvia 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 Latvia

The median reading across 5 monitored cities is 58 AQI. The national spread is 41 points, from 28 in Liepāja to 69 in Jelgava. Average PM2.5 is 12.4 µg/m³ (2.5× 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 Latvia — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Latvia?

Live AQI readings for 5 city(ies) across Latvia are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Latvia's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Latvia?

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 Latvia?

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 Latvia.