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Paraíso (Cartago) (CR)

Air Quality Trend (last 7 days)

Good (0-50)
Moderate (51-100)
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150)
Unhealthy (151-200)
Very Unhealthy (201-300)
Hazardous (300+)

Weather - 48h MET Norway

Deszcz
19°C
Deszcz
Humidity
86.3%
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1018.5 hPa
Direction
98°
Sunrise
04:00
Sunset
16:00
24h Forecast:
Temp.
17° / 22°
Precip.
1.7mm
Max wind
5.7 m/s

Hourly Forecast

30.03
Now
Weather
19°
0.3
5
30.03
17:00
Weather
21°
0.2
6
30.03
18:00
Weather
22°
0.3
6
30.03
19:00
Weather
22°
0.2
30.03
20:00
Weather
22°
0.2
30.03
21:00
Weather
21°
0.2
30.03
22:00
Weather
20°
30.03
23:00
Weather
19°
31.03
00:00
Weather
17°
31.03
01:00
Weather
17°
0.2
31.03
02:00
Weather
18°
0.1
31.03
03:00
Weather
18°
31.03
04:00
Weather
17°
31.03
05:00
Weather
17°
31.03
06:00
Weather
17°
31.03
07:00
Weather
17°
31.03
08:00
Weather
17°
31.03
09:00
Weather
17°
31.03
10:00
Weather
17°
31.03
11:00
Weather
17°
31.03
12:00
Weather
17°
31.03
13:00
Weather
18°
31.03
14:00
Weather
20°
31.03
15:00
Weather
21°

Temperature

22°C
17°C
16:00
19°C
17:00
21°C
18:00
22°C
19:00
22°C
20:00
22°C
21:00
21°C
22:00
20°C
23:00
19°C
00:00
17°C
01:00
17°C
02:00
18°C
03:00
18°C
04:00
17°C
05:00
17°C
06:00
17°C
07:00
17°C
08:00
17°C
09:00
17°C
10:00
17°C
11:00
17°C
12:00
17°C
13:00
18°C
14:00
20°C
15:00
21°C
16:00 03:00 15:00

Precipitation

0.3mm
0mm
16:00
0.3mm
17:00
0.2mm
18:00
0.3mm
19:00
0.2mm
20:00
0.2mm
21:00
0.2mm
01:00
0.2mm
02:00
0.1mm
16:00 03:00 15:00

Wind

5.7m/s
0m/s
16:00
5.2 m/s
17:00
5.5 m/s
18:00
5.7 m/s
19:00
4.8 m/s
20:00
3.9 m/s
21:00
3.7 m/s
22:00
3.7 m/s
23:00
3.5 m/s
00:00
3.2 m/s
01:00
3.3 m/s
02:00
3.3 m/s
03:00
3.3 m/s
04:00
3.2 m/s
05:00
3.2 m/s
06:00
3 m/s
07:00
2.9 m/s
08:00
2.9 m/s
09:00
2.9 m/s
10:00
3 m/s
11:00
2.9 m/s
12:00
3 m/s
13:00
3.3 m/s
14:00
4.5 m/s
15:00
4.7 m/s
16:00 03:00 15:00

Radiation

No sensor within 100 km.

We display the worst measurements from all stations in the area. This approach provides a more cautious assessment of air quality, accounting for local pollution sources.

AQI
16.2 km
14
4.7%

Measurement time: 2026-03-30 17:23

Calculated from PM2.5/PM10

O3
16.2 km
39.62 µg/m3
24.8%

Measurement time: 2026-03-30 17:23

source: OpenWeatherMap

PM2.5
16.2 km
3.46 µg/m3
4.1%

Measurement time: 2026-03-30 17:23

source: OpenWeatherMap

PM10
16.2 km
3.93 µg/m3
2.8%

Measurement time: 2026-03-30 17:23

source: OpenWeatherMap

CO
16.2 km
0.10695 mg/m3
0.8%

Measurement time: 2026-03-30 17:23

source: OpenWeatherMap

NO2
94.3 km
1.18 µg/m3
0.6%

Measurement time: 2026-03-30 16:00

source: OpenWeatherMap

SO2
16.2 km
0.53 µg/m3
0.2%

Measurement time: 2026-03-30 17:23

source: OpenWeatherMap

Info


Country: Costa Rica
Region: Cartago
Latitude: 9.83832
Longitude: -83.86557

Cities in the area:


Solar Energy

Moderate
478.6 W/m²
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About Air Quality in Paraíso

Air quality in Paraíso is monitored in real-time by sensors and measurement stations. On this page you'll find current data on major air pollutants including particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), and radiation levels.

Common Pollutants in Paraíso

  • PM2.5 - fine particulate matter up to 2.5 micrometers, particularly harmful to health
  • PM10 - particulate matter up to 10 micrometers from traffic and industry
  • NO2 - nitrogen dioxide mainly emitted by vehicles
  • O3 - tropospheric ozone formed in photochemical reactions

When is Air Quality Best in Paraíso?

Generally, the best air quality occurs:

  • Early morning (5:00-7:00 AM) before rush hour traffic
  • After rainfall which cleanses the atmosphere
  • During strong winds that disperse pollutants
  • In summer months when heating systems are less used

Tips for Runners in Paraíso

If you're planning outdoor activities in Paraíso, always check the current AQI value. When AQI exceeds 100, consider moving your workout indoors or shortening the distance. People with respiratory issues, children, and seniors should be especially cautious during elevated pollution levels. Choose routes away from busy streets and industrial areas.