Air Quality Index (AQI) in Portugal 🇵🇹

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is measured at a score of 28. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Lisbon is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 5.1 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 8.1 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 14.9 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Portugal 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 Porto, Amadora, Braga, Setúbal and Coimbra. 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: Portugal Right Now

Across 10 monitored cities in Portugal, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 19 AQI in Funchal (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 56 AQI in Braga (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 8 Good, 2 Moderate. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 6.2 µg/m³ — approximately 1.2 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Portugal Air Quality: Major Cities Index

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* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Portugal 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 Portugal

The median reading across 10 monitored cities is 28.5 AQI. The national spread is 37 points, from 19 in Funchal to 56 in Braga. Average PM2.5 is 6.2 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 Portugal — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Portugal?

Live AQI readings for 10 city(ies) across Portugal are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Portugal's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Portugal?

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 Portugal?

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 Portugal.