Town in Los Lagos, Chile
Air quality in Puerto Varas
Very polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Puerto Varas was 27 µg/m³ in 2016, about 5.4 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³. Wood-smoke haze can build on cold winter nights.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 27 µg/m³ yearly average (2016). Measured at Puerto montt, 18 km away.
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 Puerto Varas bad?
Very polluted: 27 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 5.4× the WHO guideline.
When is the air worst in Puerto Varas?
Wood-smoke haze can build on cold winter nights.
How does Puerto Varas compare with the rest of Chile?
People in Chile breathe 23 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 27 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Corporación Nacional Forestal (CONAF)
- Servicio Nacional de Turismo (Sernatur)
- Turbus
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 Spotted something out of date?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.