Town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Air quality in Sosúa
66PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Severely polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Sosúa was 66 µg/m³ in 2021, about 13.2 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 66 µg/m³ yearly average (2021). Measured at Puerto Plata, 19 km away.
- PM10: 94.3 µg/m³ (2021).
- Recent average: 53 µg/m³ over the last five years of measurements.
PM2.5 by year
| Year | Annual average |
|---|---|
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
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Air quality across Dominican Republic
| Place | PM2.5 | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | 56 µg/m³ | Severely polluted |
| Puerto Plata | 66 µg/m³ | Severely polluted |
| Sosúa | 66 µg/m³ | Severely polluted |
Quick answers
Is the air in Sosúa bad?
Severely polluted: 66 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 13.2× the WHO guideline.
How does Sosúa compare with the rest of Dominican Republic?
People in Dominican Republic breathe 14 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 66 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
- Gregorio Luperón Airport
- Uber Sosúa
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 Spotted something out of date?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.