Air Quality
3.7/5
13.4 µg/m³Moderate
Air Quality Profile
Arica reports an annual PM2.5 of 13.4 µg/m³. That's roughly double the WHO 2021 guideline but still far below the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
Arica
Chile
ChileAnnual Average
FairWHO annual classification
13.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Jan–MarWorst months: Jun–Aug
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Air Quality Profile
Arica reports an annual PM2.5 of 13.4 µg/m³. That's roughly double the WHO 2021 guideline but still far below the EU annual limit of 25 µg/m³.
AricaChile
ChileAnnual Average
FairWHO annual classification
13.4µg/m³
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
PM2.5
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1111 µg/m³ — Fair
1212 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1515 µg/m³ — Fair
1717 µg/m³ — Moderate
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1616 µg/m³ — Moderate
1515 µg/m³ — Moderate
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
1313 µg/m³ — Fair
Best months: Jan–MarWorst months: Jun–Aug
Fair10–15 µg/m³Moderate15–25 µg/m³
Based on WUSTL PM2.5 dataset (2020–2024) · WHO 2021 thresholds
Confidence: ●●●
Who thrives in Arica
Frequently asked about Arica
▶How many sunny days does Arica have per year?
Arica averages approximately 345 sunny days per year, based on historical climate data.
▶What is the air quality in Arica?
Arica has an annual PM2.5 concentration of 13.4 µg/m³, classified as "Fair" by WHO standards. Slightly above WHO targets. Sensitive individuals may notice effects.