What is the air quality in Washington today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Washington is 39 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.4 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Washington right now?

The current temperature in Washington 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 Washington?

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

Air Quality in Washington, United States

Partly Cloudy

24.4°C · 62.7% humidity

24.4°

Feels 24.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 4pm

39 7pm

32 10pm

27 1am

26 4am

27 7am

27 10am

25 1pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 29 stn

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Washington'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▲

9.4 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Washington?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 29 stations

PM2.59.4 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX2.2

Moderate

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

9.4

Median

9.4

Average

9.4

Low

9.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: -3.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Washington?

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: 3.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Washington?

GW Milken Institute School of Public Health

1.5 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Center City Shaw Campus

1.8 km PM2.5: 9.7 µg/m³

400 Virginia Ave SW

2.0 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Aslin

2.1 km PM2.5: 9.7 µg/m³

Savannah Terrace SE

3.6 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

224 V St. NE

3.9 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Lincoln Park NW

4.0 km PM2.5: 9.2 µg/m³

Aurora Hills Visitor Center, Northern Virginia, USA

4.6 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Lee Montessori Brookland

4.9 km PM2.5: 8.7 µg/m³

Other Half Brewing

5.0 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Washington?

38 Golden Triangle 39 Downtown DC 38 Dupont Circle 38 Mount Vernon Triangle 38 Shaw 38 Northwest One 38 Foggy Bottom 39 Southwest Waterfront 38 NoMa 38 Adams Morgan

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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 2026-08-07T23:58 UTC.