Air Quality Index (AQI) in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, is measured at a score of 55. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Port of Spain is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 11.5 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 32.6 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 1.8 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Trinidad and Tobago 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 Chaguanas, Mon Repos, San Fernando and Rio Claro. 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: Trinidad and Tobago Right Now

Across 5 monitored cities in Trinidad and Tobago, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 50 AQI in Rio Claro (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 55 AQI in Chaguanas (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 1 Good, 4 Moderate. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 10.6 µg/m³ — approximately 2.1 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Trinidad and Tobago Air Quality: Major Cities Index

Chaguanas
1
Mon Repos
1

San Fernando
1
Port of Spain
1

Rio Claro
1

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago

The median reading across 5 monitored cities is 54 AQI. The national spread is 5 points, from 50 in Rio Claro to 55 in Chaguanas. Average PM2.5 is 10.6 µg/m³ (2.1× 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.

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Air Quality in Trinidad and Tobago — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Trinidad and Tobago?

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

Where does Trinidad and Tobago's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Trinidad and Tobago?

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 Trinidad and Tobago?

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 Trinidad and Tobago.