San Jose - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the air quality like at post (good/moderate/bad)? Are there seasonal air quality issues? Does the air quality have an impact on health?
The climate in San Jose is the best part about the city. It's never too hot or too cold, sometimes muggy and sometimes windy, but no extremes. The air quality isn't bad, but there are allergens due to the local flora and volcanic activity. Runny noses and persistent coughs come and go every 1-2 months. - May 2024
Very good. Some issues when a volcano nearby erupts and the air has some ash. - Sep 2020
Air quality is good unless volcanic ash starts to blow. Not perfect, but I saw worse. - Jul 2018
Air quality is okay usually. The exception being when the volcano spews ash, then the air goes to crap and it can have a huge impact on health. - Dec 2016
During the dry season (December -April) the smog or smoke from burning trash, burning vegetation, and exhaust is quite noticeable. - Feb 2016
Moderate to good. Car exhaust in San Jose is worse than you might think but not so bad as other capitals. Environmental allergies gave me a tough time here until I found the right drugs. - Apr 2014
Excellent except during rainy season, when mold is present. - Jun 2013
Living in San Jose the air quality is nice. - Aug 2011
Pretty good. San Jose is a small city and doesn't have pollution. - Feb 2010
Good air quality in San Jose and throughout the country - Jan 2010
