Air Quality Index (AQI) in Réunion 🇷🇪

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Saint-Denis, the capital of Réunion, 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 Saint-Denis is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 7.0 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 12.0 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 0.6 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Réunion 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 Saint-Paul, Le Tampon and Saint-André. 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: Réunion Right Now

Across 4 monitored cities in Réunion, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 31 AQI in Le Tampon (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 39 AQI in Saint-Denis (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 4 Good. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 6.5 µg/m³ — approximately 1.3 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Réunion Air Quality: Major Cities Index

Saint-Denis
1
Saint-Paul
1

Le Tampon
1
Saint-André
1

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Réunion 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 Réunion

The median reading across 4 monitored cities is 38.0 AQI. The national spread is 8 points, from 31 in Le Tampon to 39 in Saint-Denis. Average PM2.5 is 6.5 µg/m³ (1.3× the WHO annual guideline).

All monitored locations are currently in the Good range. Normal outdoor activity is appropriate for most people.

See the complete AQI and pollutant reference scales

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Air Quality in Réunion — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Réunion?

Live AQI readings for 4 city(ies) across Réunion are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Réunion's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Réunion?

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 Réunion?

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 Réunion.