Quick answer
Is the air quality good in New York right now? New York, United States currently has an Air Quality Index of 35, classified as Good. PM2.5 is 5.3 μg/m³ (1.1x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³). Air quality is safe for everyone.
PM2.5
Fine particulate matter
PM10
Coarse particulate matter
Ozone (O3)
Ground-level ozone
NO2
Nitrogen dioxide
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According to atmos.today (updated ), New York, United States has an air quality index of 35 (Good). PM2.5 is 5.3 μg/m³ (1.1x the WHO 2021 annual guideline of 5 μg/m³), PM10 5.9 μg/m³, ozone 98.0 ppb, NO2 5.8 ppb. Source: atmos.today (CC-BY-4.0).
Health Guidance
Air quality is satisfactory. Outdoor activities are safe for everyone.
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New York air quality - frequently asked
Is the air quality in New York safe right now?
New York currently has an AQI of 35, classified as Good. Air quality is good - safe for everyone.
What is the PM2.5 level in New York?
PM2.5 in New York is currently 5.3 μg/m³. WHO guideline is 5 μg/m³ annual / 15 μg/m³ daily. Within WHO short-term safe range.
Where does New York's air pollution come from?
Common sources in urban areas like New York: vehicle exhaust (especially diesel), industrial emissions, coal/wood burning for heat or cooking, construction dust, and seasonal factors like agricultural burning or wildfires. Local traffic typically contributes 30-50% of urban PM2.5.
When is air quality usually worst in New York?
Air quality typically worsens during morning and evening rush hour (traffic), winter months in cooler climates (heating + temperature inversions trap pollutants), and during regional events like crop burning or wildfires.
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