Air Quality Index (AQI) in Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳

Live Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5 Levels in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Basseterre, the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is measured at a score of 64. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Moderate. The current atmosphere in Basseterre is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 16.2 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 41.4 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 0.5 µg/m³.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Air Quality: Major Cities Index

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* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis — FAQ

Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What is the current air quality in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

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

Where does Saint Kitts and Nevis's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis.