What is the air quality in Columbia today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Columbia is 25 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.95 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Columbia right now?

The current temperature in Columbia is 13.5°C (feels like 13.5°C). Humidity is 65.0% and wind speed is 52.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Columbia?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Columbia, United States

Windy

13.5°C · 65.0% humidity

13.5°

Feels 13.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 7pm

25 10pm

25 1am

25 4am

25 7am

27 10am

34 1pm

27 4pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 5 stn

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

65.0%

Humidity

52.8 km/h

Wind NW

1003.9 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.95 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Columbia?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 5 stations

PM2.55.95 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

5.95

Median

6.8

Average

4.8

Low

10.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +0.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Columbia?

06-09

29.2° 12.6°

0.13 mm

06-10

28.3° 23.3°

4.19 mm

06-11

23.0° 11.6°

06-12

27.4° 16.2°

3.13 mm

06-13

27.7° 19.8°

1.0 mm

06-14

25.5° 18.3°

4.69 mm

06-15

24.6° 13.0°

0.56 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Columbia?

Howard County Near Road, Maryland, USA

10.8 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Howard County Near Road, Maryland, USA

10.8 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

HU-Beltsville, Maryland, USA

20.9 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Padonia, Maryland, USA

30.4 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Columbia?

25 Ellicott City 25 Ilchester 28 Catonsville 25 West Elkridge 24 Hanover 26 Elkridge 24 Scaggsville 28 Arbutus 30 Woodlawn 31 Milford Mill

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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 2026-06-09T02:17 UTC.