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Is the air quality good in Lisbon right now? Lisbon, Portugal currently has an Air Quality Index of 41, classified as Good. PM2.5 is 5.2 μg/m³ (1.0x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Air quality is safe for everyone.
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 ), Lisbon, Portugal has an air quality index of 41 (Good). PM2.5 is 5.2 μg/m³ (1.0x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 9.5 μg/m³, ozone 81.0 ppb, NO2 11.8 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Air quality is satisfactory. Outdoor activities are safe for everyone.
Pollutants tracked in Lisbon
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Lisbon air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in Lisbon safe right now?
Lisbon currently has an AQI of 41, classified as Good. Air quality is good - safe for everyone.
What is the PM2.5 level in Lisbon?
PM2.5 in Lisbon is currently 5.2 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Within WHO short-term safe range.
Where does Lisbon's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like Lisbon: 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 Lisbon?
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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