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Is the air quality good in Santo Domingo right now? Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic currently has an Air Quality Index of 51, classified as Moderate. PM2.5 is 17.7 μg/m³ (3.5x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Acceptable for most; sensitive groups should monitor.
PM2.5
Fine particulate matter
PM10
Coarse particulate matter
Ozone (O3)
Ground-level ozone
NO2
Nitrogen dioxide
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According to atmos.today (updated ), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic has an air quality index of 51 (Moderate). PM2.5 is 17.7 μg/m³ (3.5x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 18.2 μg/m³, ozone 23.0 ppb, NO2 32.4 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
Pollutants tracked in Santo Domingo
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Santo Domingo air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in Santo Domingo safe right now?
Santo Domingo currently has an AQI of 51, classified as Moderate. Air quality is moderate - acceptable for most, sensitive groups should monitor.
What is the PM2.5 level in Santo Domingo?
PM2.5 in Santo Domingo is currently 17.7 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Within WHO short-term safe range.
Where does Santo Domingo's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Santo Domingo: vehicle exhaust (especially diesel), industrial emissions, coal/wood burning for heat or cooking, construction dust, and seasonal factors like agricultural burning or wildfires. Local traffic typically contributes 30-50% of urban PM2.5.
When is air quality usually worst in Santo Domingo?
Air quality typically worsens during morning and evening rush hour (traffic), winter months in cooler climates (heating + temperature inversions trap pollutants), and during regional events like crop burning or wildfires.
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