What is the air quality in Salem today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Salem is 38 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.1 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Salem right now?

The current temperature in Salem is 18.3°C (feels like 18.3°C). Humidity is 47.0% and wind speed is 66.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Salem?

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

Air Quality in Salem, United States

Windy

18.3°C · 47.0% humidity

18.3°

Feels 18.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 5pm

38 8pm

32 11pm

27 2am

25 5am

24 8am

27 11am

27 2pm

Air Quality Index Trend

32h · 2 stn

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

47.0%

Humidity

66.1 km/h

Wind WNW

1005.5 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.1 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Salem?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

32h · 2 stations

PM2.59.1 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

9.1

Median

9.1

Average

9.1

Low

9.1

High

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

What is the 7-day forecast for Salem?

06-09

19.3° 13.0°

2.31 mm

06-10

27.3° 21.7°

2.06 mm

06-11

25.2° 14.4°

7.81 mm

06-12

31.5° 13.7°

20.75 mm

06-13

27.6° 19.1°

8.56 mm

06-14

22.1° 17.1°

12.0 mm

06-15

23.4° 12.9°

12.56 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Salem?

Herman L. Horn Elementary School, Roanoke, USA

15.1 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Salem?

38 Cave Spring 38 Roanoke 38 Blacksburg 38 Christiansburg 38 Radford 34 West Lynchburg 34 Lynchburg 36 Eden 37 Danville 26 Beckley

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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 2026-06-09T00:51 UTC.