The Bronx: Air Pollution Today — AQI Index, PM2.5/PM10, Smog Alerts and Forecast

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

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) - 202 (Good)

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

What is the current level of PM2.5 in Bronx? (particulate matter (PM2.5) dust)
Today's PM2.5 level is: 20 (Moderate) For comparison, the highest level of PM2.5 in Bronx 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 Bronx? (particulate matter (PM10) suspended dust)
The current level of particulate matter PM10 in Bronx is: 21 (Moderate)

How is the O3 level today in Bronx? (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))
202 (Good)

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

The Bronx

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 The Bronx — compare nearby locations.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the air safe to breathe in Bronx today?

The current average PM2.5 across Bronx 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 Bronx?

Right now PM2.5 in Bronx 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 Bronx?

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

What is the UV index in Bronx today?

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

Does today's wind help disperse smog in Bronx?

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.