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Air Quality

Current Air Quality Index & Pollutant Levels

Romblon, Philippines

Daily air quality forecast. PM2.5, PM10, O₃, NO₂, SO₂, CO.

Air Quality

22
Fair
European AQI
Main pollutant: O₃
020406080100+

Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Hourly forecast
AQI · PM2.5 μg/m³
04:00228
05:00237
06:00227
07:00228
08:00239
09:00259
10:002810
11:003111
12:002911
13:002811
14:002810
15:00269
16:00259
17:00249
18:00248
19:00248
20:00248
21:00247
22:00247
23:00247
00:00246
01:00245
02:00245
03:00235
PM2.5
7.7μg/m³
51% of WHO limitAcceptable
PM10
10.4μg/m³
23% of WHO limitGood
Ozone (O₃)
57.0μg/m³
57% of WHO limitAcceptable
NO₂
1.0μg/m³
4% of WHO limitGood
SO₂
0.5μg/m³
1% of WHO limitGood
CO
136.4μg/m³
3% of WHO limitGood
Daily air quality forecast
Today25Fair22–31
Sat23Fair22–26
Sun27Fair20–37
Mon28Fair22–38
Tue26Fair24–31
European AQI Scale
0–20
Good
Air pollution poses little or no risk.
21–40
Fair
Acceptable for most; very sensitive people may notice symptoms.
41–60
Moderate
Children, elderly and people with conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
61–80
Poor
Everyone may start to feel effects; sensitive groups risk more serious effects.
81–100
Very Poor
Health warning of emergency conditions; everyone is more likely to be affected.
100+
Hazardous
Health alert: serious effects for everyone — limit time outdoors.

The European Air Quality Index ranges from 0 (best) to 100+ (worst). It combines measurements of particulate matter and gas pollutants into a single number.

What are these pollutants?
PM2.5 — Fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers. These particles are small enough to bypass the nose and throat, reaching deep into the lungs and even entering the bloodstream. Major sources include vehicle exhaust, industrial processes, and wildfires.
PM10 — Coarse particles smaller than 10 micrometers, including dust, pollen, and road surface wear. While larger than PM2.5, they still cause respiratory irritation and aggravate asthma.
O₃ — Ground-level ozone is not emitted directly — it forms when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds react in sunlight. Higher in summer afternoons. Can trigger asthma attacks and reduce lung function.
NO₂ — Nitrogen dioxide comes primarily from vehicle engines and power plants. It inflames the lining of the airways, making the lungs more susceptible to infection.
SO₂ — Sulfur dioxide is released by burning fossil fuels containing sulfur, especially coal and oil. Even short exposure can constrict airways, particularly in people with asthma.
CO — Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas from incomplete combustion of fuels. Outdoors, it mainly comes from vehicle traffic. At elevated levels, it reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Dust (AOD) — AOD at 550nm. Above 0.3 = Saharan dust.

Air Quality FAQ

What is the Air Quality Index?

The European AQI is a number from 0 to 100+ that summarizes how clean or polluted the air is. It combines measurements of fine particles (PM2.5, PM10) and gases (ozone, NO₂, SO₂) into a single score. The higher the number, the worse the air quality and the greater the health risk.

Who is most sensitive to air pollution?

Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with asthma, COPD, or heart disease are most vulnerable. Even moderate pollution levels (AQI 41–60) can trigger symptoms in these groups. Athletes and outdoor workers also face higher exposure due to increased breathing rates.

How can I protect myself?

On high-pollution days: stay indoors with windows closed, use air purifiers with HEPA filters, avoid strenuous outdoor exercise (especially near busy roads), and check the AQI forecast before planning activities. Even on moderate days, sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

When is air quality typically worst?

Ozone peaks on hot, sunny afternoons (summer). Particle pollution (PM2.5) is often worst in winter due to heating and temperature inversions that trap pollutants near the ground. Rush-hour traffic causes NO₂ spikes morning and evening. Dust events and wildfires can cause sudden, severe spikes any time of year.
Data: Copernicus CAMS · CC-BY-4.0