Air Quality Index (AQI) in North Macedonia 🇲🇰

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia, is measured at a score of 63. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Moderate. The current atmosphere in Skopje is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 15.5 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 22.0 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 17.3 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across North Macedonia 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 Kumanovo, Prilep, Bitola and Čair. 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: North Macedonia Right Now

Across 5 monitored cities in North Macedonia, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 55 AQI in Prilep (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 64 AQI in Kumanovo (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 5 Moderate. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 14.6 µg/m³ — approximately 2.9 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

North Macedonia Air Quality: Major Cities Index

Skopje
2
Kumanovo
2

Prilep
1
Bitola
1

Čair
2

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia

The median reading across 5 monitored cities is 63 AQI. The national spread is 9 points, from 55 in Prilep to 64 in Kumanovo. Average PM2.5 is 14.6 µg/m³ (2.9× 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 North Macedonia — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in North Macedonia?

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

Where does North Macedonia's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in North Macedonia?

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 North Macedonia?

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 North Macedonia.