Air Quality Index (AQI) in Uzbekistan 🇺🇿

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

Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is measured at a score of 43. According to the US EPA health standard, this air quality rating is categorized as Good. The current atmosphere in Tashkent is influenced by a PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration of 7.8 µg/m³ and PM10 levels recorded at 9.2 µg/m³. Monitoring of gaseous pollutants shows Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) at 8.7 µg/m³.

Beyond the primary urban hubs, atmospheric conditions and smog levels fluctuate across Uzbekistan 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 Namangan, Samarkand, Andijon, Nukus and Fergana. 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: Uzbekistan Right Now

Across 24 monitored cities in Uzbekistan, live air quality currently ranges from a low of 4 AQI in Jizzax (the cleanest air right now) to a high of 103 AQI in Tirmiz (the most polluted). By US EPA health band, the nationwide distribution stands at 18 Good, 5 Moderate, 1 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The average fine-particulate (PM2.5) concentration across these cities is 7.6 µg/m³ — approximately 1.5 times the World Health Organization (WHO) annual air quality guideline of 5 µg/m³.

Uzbekistan Air Quality: Major Cities Index

* Air Quality Index (AQI) data for Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan

The median reading across 24 monitored cities is 34.5 AQI. The national spread is 99 points, from 4 in Jizzax to 103 in Tirmiz. Average PM2.5 is 7.6 µg/m³ (1.5× the WHO annual guideline).

At least one monitored location is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion in the affected city.

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Air Quality in Uzbekistan — FAQ

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

What is the current air quality in Uzbekistan?

Live AQI readings for 24 city(ies) across Uzbekistan are listed above on the US EPA 0-500 scale.

Where does Uzbekistan's AQI data come from?

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

What is a healthy AQI value in Uzbekistan?

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 Uzbekistan?

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 Uzbekistan.