What is the air quality in Amherst today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Amherst is 16 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.86 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Amherst right now?

The current temperature in Amherst is 8.4°C (feels like 3.1°C). Humidity is 94.4% and wind speed is 55.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Amherst?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 1.4 (Low).

Air Quality in Amherst, United States

Drizzle

8.4°C · 94.4% humidity

8.4°

Feels 3.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

4 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 4pm

16 7pm

22 10pm

24 1am

25 4am

25 7am

25 10am

25 1pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 1 stn

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Amherst's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

94.4%

Humidity

55.8 km/h

Wind WNW

1001.5 hPa

Pressure

1.4

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

3.86 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Amherst?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 1 station

PM2.53.86 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX1.4

Low

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

3.86

Median

4.2

Average

1.7

Low

6.7

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +2.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Amherst?

06-08

25.1° 8.7°

2.19 mm

06-09

29.0° 8.3°

0.69 mm

06-10

17.8° 13.2°

5.19 mm

06-11

22.5° 10.8°

06-12

25.6° 17.7°

06-13

21.7° 18.6°

2.25 mm

06-14

26.9° 14.2°

Both models agree Avg diff: 6.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Amherst?

Buffalo Near Road, New York, USA

6.9 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Tonawanda II, New York, USA

8.4 km PM2.5: 1.0 µg/m³

Tonawanda II, New York, USA

8.4 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Buffalo, New York, USA

11.3 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Buffalo

12.1 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Amherst?

17 Eggertsville 12 Kenmore 10 North Tonawanda 18 Cheektowaga 17 East Amherst 18 Depew 28 Buffalo 23 Fort Erie 18 West Seneca 11 Grand Island

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-06-08T23:21 UTC.