Capital city, Guatemala
Air quality in Guatemala City
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in Guatemala City was 14 µg/m³ in 2019, about 2.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Traffic smog and burning on the outskirts can worsen the air in Mar–Apr.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 14 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Guatemala city.
- Worst months: Mar–Apr.
Quick answers
Is the air in Guatemala City bad?
Moderate: 14 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.8× the WHO guideline. It's usually worst in Mar–Apr.
When is the air worst in Guatemala City?
Traffic smog and burning on the outskirts can worsen the air in Mar–Apr.
How does Guatemala City compare with the rest of Guatemala?
People in Guatemala breathe 30 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 14 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- INGUAT, Guatemala Tourism Board
- Herrera Llerandi Hospital
- Centro Médico
Annual averages are measured values reported to the WHO; check a live map for today's air. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.