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North Carolina Air Quality Index (AQI)

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

Last Update: 24 Apr 2024, 04:05pm

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Comparative Exposure with North Carolina

24 hrs avg AQI

North Carolina

United States
39

Major Air Pollutants in North Carolina

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16 (CO)

PM2.5

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

North Carolina - Cities Air Pollution Level

Status AQI AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Clemmons GOOD 43 43 46 8 0 22 47
Murraysville GOOD 45 45 22 9 22 24 59
Roanoke Rapids GOOD 50 50 20 12 0 19 60
Williamston GOOD 34 34 37 0 0 18 82
Charlotte GOOD 46 46 27 12 6 23 40
Fayetteville GOOD 50 50 20 12 15 23 41
Hickory GOOD 13 13 5 3 0 21 47
Morrisville GOOD 42 42 29 10 18 18 67
Tarboro GOOD 29 29 29 7 0 16 78
Marion GOOD 13 13 5 3 0 16 43
Greensboro MODERATE 53 53 41 13 14 21 47
Raleigh GOOD 33 33 32 8 16 17 78
Smithfield GOOD 31 31 34 4 0 20 53
Greenville GOOD 41 41 44 5 0 20 53
Winston Salem GOOD 40 40 43 6 14 21 47
Reidsville GOOD 41 41 44 0 0 22 49
Lexington GOOD 25 25 10 6 0 20 48
Woodfin GOOD 29 29 12 7 10 20 43
Albemarle GOOD 15 15 16 0 16 21 52
Durham GOOD 38 38 35 9 12 20 49
Cullowhee GOOD 42 42 45 9 0 20 41
Salisbury MODERATE 66 66 44 19 0 21 48
Marvin MODERATE 53 53 48 13 0 22 44

Weather Conditions in North Carolina

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What are the weather and climatic conditions in North Carolina?
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06:26 AM
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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 North Carolina

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How to protect yourself from air pollution around North Carolina, United States?
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Wear Mask

Required
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Stay Indoor

Not Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

Required
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Family

Avoid Outdoor

North Carolina 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

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Monday

134

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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United States - Metro Cities AQI

17
23
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
19˚C / 34%
10
25
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
5˚C / 72%
29
42
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
27˚C / 66%
38
38
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
18˚C / 58%
48
44
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AQI (US)
28˚C / 55%

Historic Air Quality Graph of North Carolina

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Oct 1, 2020

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Oct 1, 2020

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Comparative Exposure with North Carolina

24 hrs avg AQI

North Carolina

United States
39


FAQs of North Carolina's Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of North Carolina.


The real-time air quality in North Carolina is 39 (GOOD) AQI now. This was last updated 2 hours ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in North Carolina is 8 (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 0.32 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.

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