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United StatesAir quality, PM2.5 and PM10

Compare air quality across cities in this country. Explore PM2.5, PM10 and other pollutant concentrations, check data timestamps, and view recent trends and historical charts.

United States - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 14 µg/m³, PM10: 14.7 µg/m³, O₃: 33.6 µg/m³, NO₂: 35.7 µg/m³, SO₂: 2.3 µg/m³, CO: 291.6 µg/m³. Date range: November 9, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.

Lowest PM2.5: Bronx, New York City (3.7 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Charlotte (36.4 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on November 9, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.

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All cities · United States

20 cities
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New York City

PM2.53.7
PM103.7

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Good
NO₂ 25.7O₃ 36
November 9, 202621:00
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Los Angeles

PM2.513.7
PM1014.3

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 43.8O₃ 63
November 9, 202618:00
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Chicago

PM2.511.6
PM1011.7

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 48.2O₃ 13
November 9, 202620:00
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Houston

PM2.524.3
PM1024.4

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 48.5O₃ 24
November 9, 202620:00
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Philadelphia

PM2.55.8
PM105.9

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 29O₃ 27
November 9, 202621:00
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Phoenix

PM2.510.9
PM1015.3

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 28O₃ 59
November 9, 202619:00
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Bronx

PM2.53.7
PM103.7

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Good
NO₂ 25.7O₃ 36
November 9, 202621:00
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San Antonio

PM2.512.3
PM1012.4

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 12.3O₃ 57
November 9, 202620:00
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Dallas

PM2.517.7
PM1017.8

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 52.5O₃ 17
November 9, 202620:00
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San Jose

PM2.511.8
PM1013.2

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 33.7O₃ 38
November 9, 202618:00
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Indianapolis

PM2.59.9
PM1010

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 21O₃ 32
November 9, 202621:00
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Jacksonville

PM2.516.2
PM1018.3

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 25.9O₃ 73
November 9, 202621:00
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San Francisco

PM2.59.1
PM1011.9

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 18.9O₃ 47
November 9, 202618:00
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Austin

PM2.510.9
PM1011

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 12.2O₃ 50
November 9, 202620:00
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Columbus

PM2.515.6
PM1016.5

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 43O₃ 9
November 9, 202621:00
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Fort Worth

PM2.513.7
PM1013.7

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 39.3O₃ 26
November 9, 202620:00
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Charlotte

PM2.536.4
PM1037

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 58O₃ 11
November 9, 202621:00
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Detroit

PM2.517.8
PM1018.6

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 67.1O₃ 0
November 9, 202621:00
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Memphis

PM2.529.2
PM1029.3

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Moderate
NO₂ 58.3O₃ 17
November 9, 202620:00
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Baltimore

PM2.55.1
PM105.2

µg/m³

PM2.5 · Fair
NO₂ 23.3O₃ 37
November 9, 202621:00

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AVERAGE ACROSS AVAILABLE COUNTRY POINTS

Latest concentrations · United States

2026-11-09
PM2.5

Fine particles

14µg/m³
PM10

Particulate matter

14.7µg/m³
O₃

Ozone

33.6µg/m³
NO₂

Nitrogen dioxide

35.7µg/m³
SO₂

Sulphur dioxide

2.3µg/m³
CO

Carbon monoxide

291.6µg/m³

Average of the latest available hour at each model point. This is neither a population-weighted nor a daily average.

DAILY DATA · United States

United States - air pollution over recent days (2026-08-30 - 2026-11-08)

Averages across available points in the country. These are not population-weighted averages.

PM2.5Lowest 8.91 2026-11-03Highest 12.95 2026-09-012026-08-30 - 2026-11-08
04812162026-08-30: 10.33 µg/m³08-302026-08-31: 11.47 µg/m³08-312026-09-01: 12.95 µg/m³09-012026-09-02: 11.38 µg/m³09-022026-09-03: 10.8 µg/m³09-032026-09-04: 11.22 µg/m³09-042026-09-05: 11.07 µg/m³09-052026-09-06: 10.52 µg/m³09-062026-11-02: 10.76 µg/m³11-022026-11-03: 8.91 µg/m³11-032026-11-04: 9.04 µg/m³11-042026-11-05: 9.38 µg/m³11-052026-11-06: 9.78 µg/m³11-062026-11-07: 10.41 µg/m³11-072026-11-08: 9.46 µg/m³11-08µg/m³

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United States · daily averages · µg/m³
Pollutant2026-11-082026-11-072026-11-062026-11-052026-11-042026-11-032026-11-022026-09-062026-09-052026-09-042026-09-032026-09-022026-09-012026-08-312026-08-30
PM2.59.4610.419.789.389.048.9110.7610.5211.0711.2210.811.3812.9511.4710.33
PM1010.1611.3710.3210.310.2610.5312.413.2214.0814.813.4914.1915.4613.7212.64
O₃44.1146.6747.6250.3848.151.9151.7265.1367.0369.8172.2773.5678.2178.5173.56
NO₂19.218.3321.821.3221.1218.7521.212.2613.0913.9413.112.9613.6712.112.68
SO₂2.061.741.771.841.771.672.131.731.821.991.992.062.0821.81
CO187.37194.67215.84204.09195.12195.51192.51154.45161.19170.3165.08162.7170.4166.8162.41

A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. The latest day may be incomplete.

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AIR QUALITY ARCHIVE · United States

United States - air pollution history (2015-10 - 2020-05)

Compare monthly particle and gas concentrations in the available archive.

PM2.5Lowest 4.49 2020-05Highest 12.9 2016-012015-10 - 2020-05
04812162015-10: 11.3 µg/m³2015-102015-11: 11.3 µg/m³2015-12: 10.4 µg/m³2016-01: 12.9 µg/m³2016-02: 11.1 µg/m³2016-03: 6.1 µg/m³2016-032016-04: 6.2 µg/m³2016-05: 6.03 µg/m³2016-06: 6.61 µg/m³2016-07: 6.99 µg/m³2016-08: 6.78 µg/m³2016-082016-09: 6.19 µg/m³2016-10: 6.21 µg/m³2016-11: 7.34 µg/m³2016-12: 6.58 µg/m³2017-01: 6.89 µg/m³2017-012017-02: 6.8 µg/m³2017-03: 6.21 µg/m³2017-04: 5.45 µg/m³2017-05: 5.8 µg/m³2017-06: 6.27 µg/m³2017-062017-07: 7.52 µg/m³2017-08: 8.35 µg/m³2017-09: 8.25 µg/m³2017-10: 6.07 µg/m³2017-11: 7.15 µg/m³2017-112017-12: 7.71 µg/m³2018-01: 7.28 µg/m³2018-02: 6.1 µg/m³2018-03: 5.3 µg/m³2018-04: 5.62 µg/m³2018-042018-05: 6.3 µg/m³2018-06: 6.29 µg/m³2018-07: 7.93 µg/m³2018-08: 10.6 µg/m³2018-09: 5.65 µg/m³2018-092018-10: 5.64 µg/m³2018-11: 6.35 µg/m³2018-12: 6.61 µg/m³2019-01: 6.64 µg/m³2019-02: 6.49 µg/m³2019-022019-03: 6.45 µg/m³2019-04: 5.14 µg/m³2019-05: 5.42 µg/m³2019-06: 5.69 µg/m³2019-07: 6.94 µg/m³2019-072019-08: 6.37 µg/m³2019-09: 5.79 µg/m³2019-10: 5.42 µg/m³2019-11: 7.2 µg/m³2019-12: 6.98 µg/m³2019-122020-01: 5.92 µg/m³2020-02: 5.94 µg/m³2020-03: 5.62 µg/m³2020-04: 5.13 µg/m³2020-05: 4.49 µg/m³2020-05µg/m³

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United States · monthly averages · µg/m³
Pollutant2020-052020-042020-032020-022020-012019-122019-112019-102019-092019-082019-072019-062019-052019-042019-032019-022019-012018-122018-112018-102018-092018-082018-072018-062018-052018-042018-032018-022018-012017-122017-112017-102017-092017-082017-072017-062017-052017-042017-032017-022017-012016-122016-112016-102016-092016-082016-072016-062016-052016-042016-032016-022016-012015-122015-112015-10
PM2.54.495.135.625.945.926.987.25.425.796.376.945.695.425.146.456.496.646.616.355.645.6510.67.936.296.35.625.36.17.287.717.156.078.258.357.526.275.85.456.216.86.896.587.346.216.196.786.996.616.036.26.111.112.910.411.311.3
PM1014.813.611.812.811.812.116.115.7171718.917.214.614.213.310.61212.413.813.818.124.920.618.916.81512.312.51415.5161822.419.521.618.617.314.314.914.212.113.417.116.216.91918.618.315.215.715.720.818.720.717.312.6

A dot on the chart and a dash in the table indicate missing data. Historical values do not describe today’s air quality.

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Environment and quality of life ratings · United States

Archived ratings of the local environment: green spaces, cleanliness, noise and water quality. Opinion indicators are separate from pollutant concentration measurements.

IndicatorUnited StatesCanadaThe BahamasVenezuelaBelizeCuba
Green and Parks in the City70%77%50%41%52%53%
Pleasure of spending time in the city75%79%53%41%60%44%
Air Pollution29%24%52%59%43%62%
Garbage Disposal71%74%29%18%30%30%
Availability and quality of drinking water71%82%55%28%62%44%
Cleanliness and tidiness60%66%35%22%38%35%
Noise and Light pollution47%42%39%47%45%47%
Water Pollution44%35%58%76%64%61%

WEATHER & SURROUNDINGS

United States · weather forecast

Daily maximum and minimum temperatures. Forecast point: 38.0902, -94.7129.

🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited States☀️17°Clear skyNov 8 · ↑19° ↓3°💨 14 km/h · 💧 58%Sun8.11☀️19°3°Mon9.11☀️22°5°Tue10.11☀️22°7°Wed11.11☀️21°9°Thu12.11☁️13°5°Fri13.11☀️7°0°Sat14.11☁️10°-2°Sun15.11🌧️11°4°Mon16.11🌧️7°4°Tue17.11☁️10°6°Wed18.11☁️16°5°Thu19.11🌧️12°10°Fri20.11🌧️12°9°Sat21.11🌧️13°9°Sun22.11🌧️18°11°Mon23.11☁️10°5°pollution-alert.com · 2026-11-08 - 2026-11-23
🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited States☀️17°Clear skyNov 8 · ↑19° ↓3°💨 14 km/h · 💧 58%Sun8.11☀️19°3°Mon9.11☀️22°5°Tue10.11☀️22°7°Wed11.11☀️21°9°Thu12.11☁️13°5°Fri13.11☀️7°0°Sat14.11☁️10°-2°Sun15.11🌧️11°4°Mon16.11🌧️7°4°Tue17.11☁️10°6°Wed18.11☁️16°5°Thu19.11🌧️12°10°Fri20.11🌧️12°9°Sat21.11🌧️13°9°Sun22.11🌧️18°11°Mon23.11☁️10°5°pollution-alert.com · 2026-11-08 - 2026-11-23
🌦️ WEATHER · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited States☀️17°Clear skyNov 8 · ↑19° ↓3°💨 14 km/h · 💧 58%Sun8.11☀️19°3°Mon9.11☀️22°5°Tue10.11☀️22°7°Wed11.11☀️21°9°Thu12.11☁️13°5°Fri13.11☀️7°0°Sat14.11☁️10°-2°Sun15.11🌧️11°4°Mon16.11🌧️7°4°Tue17.11☁️10°6°Wed18.11☁️16°5°Thu19.11🌧️12°10°Fri20.11🌧️12°9°Sat21.11🌧️13°9°Sun22.11🌧️18°11°Mon23.11☁️10°5°pollution-alert.com · 2026-11-08 - 2026-11-23

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United States · November 8, 2026: minimum temperature 2.9°C, maximum 19.4°C. Wind: 14.4 km/h. Humidity: 58%.

Full forecast: temperature, rainfall, wind and humidity
DateDay °CMin °CMax °CNight °CRain mmWind m/sHumidity %Clouds %
2026-11-0817.32.919.49.414581
2026-11-0921.3522.310.434.35.1461
2026-11-1021.56.522.410.10.53.7629
2026-11-1120.59.220.59.80.27.54832
2026-11-12134.5134.50.25.15599
2026-11-136.70.17.21.12.63.15990
2026-11-148.1-2.2105.8—3.65499
2026-11-1511.23.911.26.21.744567
2026-11-1664.475.95.34.585100
2026-11-178.95.89.88.64.64.364100
2026-11-1811.95.415.612.41.95.75778
2026-11-1910.19.711.511.425.55.697100
2026-11-209.79.211.79.210696100
2026-11-2110.79.212.812.814.26.497100
2026-11-2217.910.717.910.715.25.96868
2026-11-238.64.99.64.97.37.85856
2026-11-249.33.810.54—3.957100

UV index by day · United States

Data for a country reference point. Local conditions may differ.

☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited States03681111+3.9UV MODERATENov 10 · daily maximumSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.4Tue10.114Wed11.114Thu12.114Fri13.114Sat14.112Sun15.111Mon16.111Tue17.112Wed18.110Thu19.110Fri20.110Sat21.113Sun22.113Mon23.112Tue24.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com
☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited States03681111+3.9UV MODERATENov 10 · daily maximumSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.4Tue10.114Wed11.114Thu12.114Fri13.114Sat14.112Sun15.111Mon16.111Tue17.112Wed18.110Thu19.110Fri20.110Sat21.113Sun22.113Mon23.112Tue24.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com

Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

☀️ UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTUnited States03681111+3.9UV MODERATENov 10 · daily maximumSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.4Tue10.114Wed11.114Thu12.114Fri13.114Sat14.112Sun15.111Mon16.111Tue17.112Wed18.110Thu19.110Fri20.110Sat21.113Sun22.113Mon23.112Tue24.110-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremepollution-alert.com
0-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extreme

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United States · November 10, 2026: UV index: 3.9 .

Indicator2026-11-102026-11-112026-11-122026-11-132026-11-142026-11-152026-11-162026-11-172026-11-182026-11-192026-11-202026-11-212026-11-222026-11-232026-11-242026-11-25
UV index3.93.73.73.83.61.60.91.22.10.40.30.33.13.12.2—

AIR QUALITY QUESTIONS

United States · air pollution - questions and answers

What do the latest air quality data show for United States?

United States - average concentrations across available points: PM2.5: 14 µg/m³, PM10: 14.7 µg/m³, O₃: 33.6 µg/m³, NO₂: 35.7 µg/m³, SO₂: 2.3 µg/m³, CO: 291.6 µg/m³. Date range: November 9, 2026. Each point contributes its latest available hourly value; this is not a daily or population-weighted average.

When was PM2.5 highest in United States over the past week?

The highest available daily mean PM2.5 was 10.8 µg/m³ (November 2, 2026). This comparison covers 7 days with data in the seven days before November 9, 2026. The day of the latest reading is excluded because it may be incomplete.

Which cities in United States have the cleanest and most polluted air by PM2.5?

Lowest PM2.5: Bronx, New York City (3.7 µg/m³). Highest PM2.5: Charlotte (36.4 µg/m³). This comparison covers 20 cities on November 9, 2026 using their latest available hourly values. Reading times may differ; this is not an annual-average ranking.

What period does the pollution history for United States cover?

Available monthly means cover 2015-10 - 2020-05. The tables include PM2.5, PM10. Missing values are marked with a dash, not treated as zero. Monthly archives and current model data may come from different sources.

Is the PM2.5 concentration for United States an AQI score?

No. PM2.5 and PM10 are concentrations in µg/m³. AQI is a separate index calculated using a defined scale. When comparing air quality, also check other pollutants, the date and the averaging period.

What UV index does the available forecast show for United States?

For November 10, 2026, the forecast UV index is 3.9. The UV section also shows the following available days.

What wind speed is forecast for United States?

For November 8, 2026, forecast wind speed is 14.4 km/h. The weather table includes wind, temperature and other available parameters for subsequent days.

PM2.5 · PM10 · NO₂ · O₃

Understanding air quality and pollution data

What do PM2.5 and PM10 mean?

PM2.5 and PM10 are fractions of airborne particulate matter. PM2.5 covers fine particles up to 2.5 micrometres in diameter, while PM10 covers particles up to 10 micrometres. Concentrations in µg/m³ tell you how many micrograms of particles are present in a cubic metre of air. Compare values over the same time period.

Where does the air pollution data come from?

The latest concentrations come from the CAMS atmospheric model via Open-Meteo for each city’s coordinates. Values describe a model area, so conditions on individual streets may differ. Historical monitoring station data is shown separately where available.

How does PM2.5 concentration differ from AQI?

PM2.5 is the concentration of one particle fraction, expressed in µg/m³. AQI is an index calculated using a particular scale and thresholds. The pollutant cards show concentrations. Our city ranking compares PM2.5; PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and other available gases add to the picture of air quality.

Which dates do the values and charts cover?

Each current value has a data date and time. Current concentration cards show the latest available hour, daily charts summarise individual days, and monthly records let you compare longer periods. These values represent different time intervals.

How can I check pollution in my city?

Search for your city and open its air quality page. Start with PM2.5 and PM10, then check the other available pollutants and the data timestamp. Charts and tables help you compare concentrations over time. Weather and historical climate information complement the pollution data.