Air Quality
Barcelos · updated at 22:27Acceptable; unusually sensitive people may notice mild discomfort.
Health recommendations
ModerateOutdoor activities are fine. If you get a cough or eye irritation, take it easier.
Very sensitive people should watch for symptoms and slow down if needed.
children, older adults, pregnant women and people with asthma, COPD or heart diseaseNext 24 hours
hourly AQIPollutants now
concentration · sub-indexFine particles under 2.5 µm — small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream. They come from wildfires, diesel engines, industry and smoke, and are the pollutant most linked to heart and lung disease.
WHO 2021 guideline: 15.0 µg/m³ (24-h mean)Inhalable particles up to 10 µm: road and construction dust, pollen, soot and sea salt. They irritate the nose, throat and airways and worsen asthma and bronchitis.
WHO 2021 guideline: 45.0 µg/m³ (24-h mean)Ground-level ozone forms when sunlight reacts with vehicle and industrial gases. It peaks on hot, sunny afternoons and causes coughing, chest pain and reduced lung function during exercise.
WHO 2021 guideline: 100 µg/m³ (24-h mean)A gas produced mainly by fuel burning in cars, trucks and power plants. Highest near busy roads. It inflames the airways and increases asthma attacks.
WHO 2021 guideline: 25.0 µg/m³ (24-h mean)A gas released by burning coal and oil in industry, refineries and ships. It irritates the eyes and airways; people with asthma are especially sensitive.
WHO 2021 guideline: 40.0 µg/m³ (24-h mean)A colourless, odourless gas from incomplete combustion — vehicle exhaust, stoves and fires. It reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen and is dangerous in enclosed spaces.
WHO 2021 guideline: 4000 µg/m³ (24-h mean)Tap a day to see it hour by hour
Today28/09
25°16°Moderate67max
Tomorrow29/09
26°16°Moderate69max
Wed30/09
22°14°Moderate53max
Thu01/10
24°12°Moderate62max
Index scale
US EPA · 0 to 500Index computed with the US EPA method from concentrations modelled by CAMS (Copernicus). These are model estimates, not station measurements; for official data check your local environmental agency.
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Barcelos and regionAir quality in Cristelo, Barcelos (BR)
Air quality in the parish of Cristelo, Barcelos (Braga): air quality index (AQI), PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide for today, tomorrow and the day after.