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New York Air Quality Index (AQI)

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level United States

Last Update: 19 Apr 2024, 04:05am

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Comparative Exposure with New York

24 hrs avg AQI

New York

United States
21

Major Air Pollutants in New York

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91 (CO)

PM2.5

The current PM2.5 concentration in New York is ✓below the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

New York - Cities Air Pollution Level

Status AQI AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
White Plains GOOD 17 17 18 4 0 6 79
Brighton Township GOOD 44 44 18 11 0 8 86
North Elba GOOD 11 11 12 1 0 5 93
Saratoga GOOD 16 16 17 3 0 7 62
Kent GOOD 15 15 16 3 0 7 76
Utica GOOD 4 4 2 1 0 6 93
Queens GOOD 23 23 16 5 0 8 78
Erwin GOOD 29 29 20 7 0 11 86
Farmingville GOOD 21 21 23 3 0 7 82
Manhattan GOOD 25 25 15 6 0 8 73
Bronx GOOD 18 18 15 4 0 8 73
New York GOOD 23 23 14 5 0 8 73
Buffalo GOOD 29 29 11 7 0 8 86
Cheektowaga GOOD 29 29 12 7 0 8 83
De Witt GOOD 18 18 19 4 0 8 100
Tonawanda GOOD 13 13 4 3 0 8 86
Mount Ivy GOOD 17 17 18 4 0 6 87
Beacon GOOD 13 13 5 3 0 7 81

Weather Conditions in New York

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06:26 AM
06:26 PM
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Wind speed

33 km/h

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UV Index

16

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Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For New York

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How to protect yourself from air pollution around New York, United States?
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Wear Mask

Not Required
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Stay Indoor

Not Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

Not Required
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Family

Allow Outdoor

New York Air Quality Forecast



Day

AQI

Weather

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Today

134

AQI

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Friday

134

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Saturday

134

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Sunday

134

AQI

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Monday

134

AQI

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Tuesday

134

AQI

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Wednesday

134

AQI

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United States - Metro Cities AQI

14
23
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
8˚C / 73%
11
29
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
8˚C / 84%
17
37
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
21˚C / 99%
29
50
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
11˚C / 93%
15
18
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
2˚C / 54%
32
46
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
16˚C / 75%
21
19
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
23˚C / 94%

Historic Air Quality Graph of New York

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Best

Oct 1, 2020

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Oct 1, 2020

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Comparative Exposure with New York

24 hrs avg AQI

New York

United States
21


FAQs of New York's Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of New York.


The real-time air quality in New York is 21 (GOOD) AQI now. This was last updated 2 hours ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in New York is 5 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 0.20 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at New York starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in New York until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.

(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in New York is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In New York, you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in New York is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.

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