Air Quality Index (AQI) in Nauru 🇳🇷

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Yaren District, the capital of Nauru, is measured at a score of 39. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Yaren District is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 7.0 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 11.5 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 0.0 µg/m³.

Nauru Air Quality: Major Cities Index

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* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Nauru 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.

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Air Quality in Nauru — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Nauru?

Live AQI readings for 1 city(ies) across Nauru are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Nauru's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Nauru?

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 Nauru?

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 Nauru.