What is the air quality in Bethesda today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bethesda is 38 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.07 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Bethesda right now?

The current temperature in Bethesda is 24.4°C (feels like 24.4°C). Humidity is 62.7% and wind speed is 9.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Bethesda?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 2.2 (Moderate).

Air Quality in Bethesda, United States

Partly Cloudy

24.4°C · 62.7% humidity

24.4°

Feels 24.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 8pm

38 11pm

29 2am

26 5am

28 8am

27 11am

25 2pm

25 5pm

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 29 stn

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

62.7%

Humidity

9.2 km/h

Wind W

1012.3 hPa

Pressure

2.2

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.07 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Bethesda?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 29 stations

PM2.59.07 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX2.2

Moderate

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

9.07

Median

9.15

Average

8.9

Low

9.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: -2.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Bethesda?

08-03

26.6° 20.1°

5.5 mm

08-04

38.2° 24.0°

08-05

35.0° 20.9°

0.56 mm

08-06

31.6° 22.7°

08-07

34.4° 21.6°

3.19 mm

08-08

37.8° 22.5°

0.75 mm

08-09

36.3° 24.2°

1.37 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Bethesda?

3414 Nebraska Ave NW

5.3 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Center City Brightwood Campus

6.5 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

LAMB

6.6 km PM2.5: 6.8 µg/m³

Friendship Ideal

8.0 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

Aslin

9.5 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

GW Milken Institute School of Public Health

9.7 km PM2.5: 8.1 µg/m³

Savannah Terrace SE

10.0 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Lee Montessori Brookland

10.6 km PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³

Center City Shaw Campus

10.6 km PM2.5: 9.9 µg/m³

224 V St. NE

10.9 km PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Bethesda?

38 Silver Spring 38 Brightwood 38 North Bethesda 38 Petworth 38 Mount Pleasant 38 Central 14th Street / Spring Road 38 Kennedy Street 38 Wheaton 38 Takoma Park 38 Pleasant Plains

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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 2026-08-08T03:04 UTC.