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North Carolina Air Quality Index (AQI)

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

Last Update: 09 Jun 2023, 03:05pm

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Comparative Exposure with North Carolina

24 hrs avg AQI

North Carolina

United States
77

Major Air Pollutants in North Carolina

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22 (CO)

PM2.5 1.6X

The current PM2.5 concentration in North Carolina is 1.6 times above 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
Albemarle MODERATE 70 70 35 21 0 26 29
Charlotte MODERATE 66 66 41 19 7 26 28
Clemmons MODERATE 95 95 56 33 0 25 32
Cullowhee GOOD 50 50 50 12 0 24 30
Durham MODERATE 76 76 47 24 31 26 32
Fayetteville MODERATE 76 76 40 24 27 27 25
Greensboro POOR 102 102 60 36 29 24 34
Greenville MODERATE 84 84 55 28 0 27 26
Lexington MODERATE 72 72 37 22 0 25 33
Marion MODERATE 68 68 34 20 0 26 31
Morrisville POOR 103 103 60 36 25 27 30
Murraysville MODERATE 82 82 49 27 49 27 45
Raleigh POOR 107 107 63 38 46 26 32
Reidsville GOOD 39 39 42 0 33 26 31
Roanoke Rapids MODERATE 82 82 45 27 0 23 57
Salisbury MODERATE 74 74 45 23 0 26 30
Tarboro MODERATE 82 82 52 27 0 26 34
Williamston MODERATE 51 51 55 0 0 27 35
Winston Salem MODERATE 99 99 59 35 45 24 32
Woodfin MODERATE 55 55 23 14 0 23 31

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

AQI

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Saturday

134

AQI

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Sunday

134

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Monday

134

AQI

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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United States - Metro Cities AQI

10
97
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
22˚C / 39%
50
89
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
24˚C / 31%
36
49
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
37˚C / 38%
25
23
AQI (IN)
AQI (US)
17˚C / 63%
45
69
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AQI (US)
28˚C / 26%
27
53
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AQI (US)
19˚C / 70%
59
64
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AQI (US)
33˚C / 44%

Historic Air Quality Graph of North Carolina

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Oct 1, 2020

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Comparative Exposure with North Carolina

24 hrs avg AQI

North Carolina

United States
77


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 77 (MODERATE) AQI now. This was last updated 2 hours ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in North Carolina is 24 (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 0.96 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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