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Santa Cruz Verapaz (Alta Verapaz) (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

Heavy rain
14°C
Heavy rain
Humidity
99.6%
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1021.1 hPa
Direction
7°
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
17:00
24h Forecast:
Temp.
12° / 17°
Precip.
9.6mm
Max wind
4.5 m/s

Hourly Forecast

20.03
Now
Weather
14°
1.3
20.03
07:00
Weather
14°
1.3
20.03
08:00
Weather
13°
1.2
20.03
09:00
Weather
13°
1
20.03
10:00
Weather
13°
0.8
20.03
11:00
Weather
12°
0.6
20.03
12:00
Weather
12°
0.6
20.03
13:00
Weather
12°
0.6
20.03
14:00
Weather
12°
0.6
20.03
15:00
Weather
13°
0.4
20.03
16:00
Weather
13°
0.2
20.03
17:00
Weather
14°
0.1
20.03
18:00
Weather
15°
0.1
20.03
19:00
Weather
16°
20.03
20:00
Weather
17°
20.03
21:00
Weather
17°
20.03
22:00
Weather
16°
20.03
23:00
Weather
15°
21.03
00:00
Weather
14°
21.03
01:00
Weather
13°
0.2
21.03
02:00
Weather
13°
0.2
21.03
03:00
Weather
13°
0.2
21.03
04:00
Weather
13°
0.1
21.03
05:00
Weather
13°
0.1

Temperature

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

Precipitation

1.3mm
0mm
06:00
1.3mm
07:00
1.3mm
08:00
1.2mm
09:00
1mm
10:00
0.8mm
11:00
0.6mm
12:00
0.6mm
13:00
0.6mm
14:00
0.6mm
15:00
0.4mm
16:00
0.2mm
17:00
0.1mm
18:00
0.1mm
01:00
0.2mm
02:00
0.2mm
03:00
0.2mm
04:00
0.1mm
05:00
0.1mm
06:00 17:00 05:00

Wind

4.5m/s
0m/s
06:00
2.2 m/s
07:00
2 m/s
08:00
2.5 m/s
09:00
2.9 m/s
10:00
2.9 m/s
11:00
2.7 m/s
12:00
2.6 m/s
13:00
2.6 m/s
14:00
3.1 m/s
15:00
2.9 m/s
16:00
2.8 m/s
17:00
2.9 m/s
18:00
3 m/s
19:00
3.5 m/s
20:00
3.8 m/s
21:00
4.3 m/s
22:00
4.5 m/s
23:00
4.1 m/s
00:00
3.5 m/s
01:00
3.2 m/s
02:00
3.6 m/s
03:00
3.2 m/s
04:00
2.7 m/s
05:00
2.2 m/s
06:00 17:00 05:00

Radiation

No sensor within 100 km.

Air quality

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
50.3 km
73
24.3%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 06:12

Calculated from PM2.5/PM10

PM10
50.3 km
40.18 µg/m3
28.7%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 06:12

source: OpenWeatherMap

PM2.5
50.3 km
22.92 µg/m3
27.3%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 06:12

source: OpenWeatherMap

O3
50.3 km
29.63 µg/m3
18.5%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 06:12

source: OpenWeatherMap

SO2
50.3 km
14.04 µg/m3
4%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 06:12

source: OpenWeatherMap

NO2
50.3 km
7.04 µg/m3
3.5%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 06:12

source: OpenWeatherMap

CO
50.3 km
0.42553 mg/m3
3%

Measurement time: 2026-03-20 06:12

source: OpenWeatherMap

Info

Country: Guatemala
Region: Alta Verapaz
Latitude: 15.36667
Longitude: -90.43333

Cities in the area:

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About Air Quality in Santa Cruz Verapaz

Air quality in Santa Cruz Verapaz 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz

  • 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 Santa Cruz Verapaz?

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 Santa Cruz Verapaz

If you're planning outdoor activities in Santa Cruz Verapaz, 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.