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Air quality in Wellington

Air quality index (AQI⁺) and PM2.5 air pollution in Wellington • 19:59, Oct 27

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Live most polluted city ranking

Real-time Wellington most polluted city ranking

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Wellington

41

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Paraparaumu

17

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Upper Hutt

0

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Real-time Wellington cleanest city ranking

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Upper Hutt

0

2
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Paraparaumu

17

3
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Wellington

41

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