New York City: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

Pollution and air quality forecast for New York City. Today is Thursday, August 27, 2026. The following air pollution values have been recorded for New York City:

1. particulate matter (PM2.5) dust - 20 (Moderate)
2. particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust - 21 (Moderate)
3. ozone (O3) - 79 (Moderate)
4. nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - 37 (Good)
5. sulfur dioxide (SO2) - 3 (Good)
6. carbon monoxide (CO) - 191 (Good)

Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) for New York City, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: 2.

What is the current level of PM2.5 in New York City? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 20 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in New York City in the last 7 days was: 25 (Saturday, August 22, 2026) and the lowest: 11 (Sunday, August 23, 2026).

What is the level of PM10 today in New York City? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in New York City is: 21 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in New York City? (ozone (O3))
79 (Moderate)

How high is the level of NO2? (nitrogen dioxide (NO2))
37 (Good)

What is the level of SO2 pollution? (sulfur dioxide (SO2))
3 (Good)

How high is the CO level? (carbon monoxide (CO))
191 (Good)

Current data Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM

New York City

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM

🌦️ Weather · 16-day Forecast — United States

16-day weather forecast for United States: today around 30°C (rain), lows near 19°C. Daily temperature and conditions, updated every day. Strong wind (about 25 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

☀️ UV Index · 16-day Forecast — United States

The UV index in United States today is 7.3 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

📍 Air quality in nearby cities

Live PM2.5 around New York City — compare nearby locations.

• Los Angeles 30 µg/m³
• Chicago 10 µg/m³
• Houston 15 µg/m³
• Philadelphia 12 µg/m³
• Phoenix 7 µg/m³
• Bronx 20 µg/m³
• San Antonio 12 µg/m³
• Dallas 10 µg/m³

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in New York City today?

The current average PM2.5 across New York City is about 20 µg/m³, rated “Moderate”. Air quality is acceptable, but unusually sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

What is the current PM2.5 level in New York City?

Right now PM2.5 in New York City averages about 20 µg/m³ (“Moderate”). PM2.5 are fine particles small enough to reach the lungs and bloodstream.

Which day last week had the worst air in New York City?

Over the past week, the highest daily PM2.5 in New York City was recorded on Saturday, August 22 (about 25 µg/m³).

What is the UV index in New York City today?

The UV index in New York City today is 7.3 (high) — unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes.

Does today's wind help disperse smog in New York City?

Strong wind (about 25 km/h) is actively clearing smog and dust away.

How is air quality measured?

Air quality here is based on PM2.5 — the concentration of fine particulate matter in µg/m³. Lower values mean cleaner air. Data is updated daily from Open-Meteo.