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New York AQI Today

76US AQI
Moderate

The current Air Quality Index in New York, United States is 76, which is considered moderate. The fine particulate (PM2.5) concentration is 22.4 µg/m³.

Last updated · Source: CAMS forecast model

Pollutant levels in New York

PM2.522.4 µg/m³Fine particulate matter
PM1023.1 µg/m³Coarse particulate matter
O₃82 µg/m³Ozone
NO₂16.6 µg/m³Nitrogen dioxide
SO₂2.9 µg/m³Sulphur dioxide
CO280 µg/m³Carbon monoxide

Health advice

Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

7-day AQI trend

DayAQICategory
Aug 1663Moderate
Aug 1761Moderate
Aug 1861Moderate
Aug 1973Moderate
Aug 2072Moderate
Aug 2165Moderate
Aug 2263Moderate

About the Air Quality Index

The Air Quality Index (AQI) converts measured pollutant concentrations — including PM2.5, PM10, ozone (O₃), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and carbon monoxide (CO) — into a single 0–500 scale. Higher values mean greater health risk. The reading for New York reflects a CAMS forecast model and updates throughout the day. Learn what the AQI number means for your body, read the AQI scale reference, or compare PM2.5 and PM10.

Frequently asked questions about New York air quality

What is the AQI in New York today?

The current Air Quality Index in New York, United States is 76 on the 0–500 US AQI scale, which is categorised as moderate. The reading comes from a CAMS forecast model and refreshes throughout the day.

What is the PM2.5 level in New York right now?

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in New York, United States is currently 22.4 µg/m³. The World Health Organization recommends keeping the 24-hour average below 15 µg/m³, so New York is currently above the WHO guideline.

Is it safe to go outside in New York today?

Air quality is acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

What is considered a good AQI level?

An AQI of 0–50 is good, 51–100 is moderate, 101–150 is unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151–200 is unhealthy, 201–300 is very unhealthy, and anything above 300 is hazardous. The scale is the same everywhere, so readings are directly comparable between cities.

How often is the New York air quality data updated?

Air quality readings for New York, United States refresh throughout the day, and this page is rendered fresh on every visit, so the AQI, pollutant breakdown and 7-day trend always reflect the latest available model output.

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