City in Coquimbo, Chile
Air quality in La Serena
14PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Moderate
The annual average PM2.5 in La Serena was 14 µg/m³ in 2019, about 2.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 14 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at La serena.
Air quality across Chile
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Arenas | 5 µg/m³ | Meets the WHO guideline |
| Valparaíso | 13.7 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Viña del Mar | 14 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| La Serena | 14 µg/m³ | Moderate |
| Santiago | 25 µg/m³ | Polluted |
| Puerto Varas | 27 µg/m³ | Very polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in La Serena bad?
Moderate: 14 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 2.8× the WHO guideline.
How does La Serena compare with the rest of Chile?
People in Chile breathe 23 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)
- La Florida Airport (DGAC Chile)
- Sernatur Chile
- Municipalidad de La Serena
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 Spotted something out of date?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.