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San Carlos Sija (Quetzaltenango) (GT)

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

Light rain
17°C
Light rain
Humidity
38.5%
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1013.7 hPa
Direction
25°
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
17:00
24h Forecast:
Temp.
5° / 17°
Precip.
0.8mm
Max wind
5.4 m/s

Hourly Forecast

20.03
Now
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17°
0.2
5
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22:00
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14°
20.03
23:00
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14°
21.03
00:00
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21.03
01:00
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14:00
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15:00
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13°
21.03
16:00
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16°
21.03
17:00
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17°
21.03
18:00
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16°
0.2
21.03
19:00
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14°
21.03
20:00
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15°
0.4

Temperature

17°C
5°C
21:00
17°C
22:00
14°C
23:00
14°C
00:00
11°C
01:00
9°C
02:00
8°C
03:00
7°C
04:00
7°C
05:00
7°C
06:00
7°C
07:00
7°C
08:00
6°C
09:00
6°C
10:00
6°C
11:00
6°C
12:00
5°C
13:00
6°C
14:00
9°C
15:00
13°C
16:00
16°C
17:00
17°C
18:00
16°C
19:00
14°C
20:00
15°C
21:00 08:00 20:00

Precipitation

0.4mm
0mm
21:00
0.2mm
18:00
0.2mm
20:00
0.4mm
21:00 08:00 20:00

Wind

5.4m/s
0m/s
21:00
5.4 m/s
22:00
4.1 m/s
23:00
4.6 m/s
00:00
4.3 m/s
01:00
3.3 m/s
02:00
2.6 m/s
03:00
2.5 m/s
04:00
2.8 m/s
05:00
2.9 m/s
06:00
2.8 m/s
07:00
2.4 m/s
08:00
1.8 m/s
09:00
1.6 m/s
10:00
1.6 m/s
11:00
1.5 m/s
12:00
1.5 m/s
13:00
1.6 m/s
14:00
0.9 m/s
15:00
2.2 m/s
16:00
2.5 m/s
17:00
2.9 m/s
18:00
3.1 m/s
19:00
2.4 m/s
20:00
2.8 m/s
21:00 08:00 20:00

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
88.2 km
29
9.7%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 22:19

Calculated from PM2.5/PM10

O3
88.2 km
76.68 µg/m3
47.9%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 22:19

source: OpenWeatherMap

PM10
88.2 km
13.01 µg/m3
9.3%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 22:19

source: OpenWeatherMap

PM2.5
88.2 km
7.12 µg/m3
8.5%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 22:19

source: OpenWeatherMap

CO
88.2 km
0.12914 mg/m3
0.9%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 22:19

source: OpenWeatherMap

SO2
88.2 km
0.56 µg/m3
0.2%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 22:19

source: OpenWeatherMap

NO2
88.2 km
0.27 µg/m3
0.1%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 22:19

source: OpenWeatherMap

Info


Country: Guatemala
Latitude: 14.98333
Longitude: -91.55


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About Air Quality in San Carlos Sija

Air quality in San Carlos Sija 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 San Carlos Sija

  • 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 San Carlos Sija?

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 San Carlos Sija

If you're planning outdoor activities in San Carlos Sija, 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.