Air Quality Index (AQI) in Samoa 🇼🇸
Live Air Quality Index (AQI) and PM2.5 Levels in Samoa
Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Apia, the capital of Samoa, is measured at a score of 48. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Apia is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 8.7 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 14.9 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 0.0 µg/m³.
Samoa Air Quality: Major Cities Index
* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Samoa 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.
Air Quality in Samoa — FAQ
Common questions about AQI levels, pollutants, and data sources for Samoa.
What is the current air quality in Samoa?
Live AQI readings for 1 city(ies) across Samoa are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.
Where does Samoa's AQI data come from?
Real-time readings come from ground-based monitoring stations operated by national environmental agencies in Samoa, delivered via WeatherAPI.com and aggregated using the EPA AQI formula.
What is a healthy AQI value in Samoa?
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 Samoa?
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 Samoa.