Stay updated with real-time air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana featuring accurate data on AQI, PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO levels. Use our interactive map and detailed forecasts to monitor pollution trends, manage health risks, and plan your daily activities with confidence.
Live AQI (Air Quality Index)
38
Good
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.51 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
28.51 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
14.40 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.78 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
1.17 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.37 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, Louisiana
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AQI 38
Good
6.59μg/m³
PM2.5
29.72μg/m³
PM10
11.36ppb
O3
0.81ppb
SO2
0.83ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.58μg/m³
PM2.5
34.49μg/m³
PM10
9.47ppb
O3
0.81ppb
SO2
1.25ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
8.40μg/m³
PM2.5
38.48μg/m³
PM10
3.50ppb
O3
0.80ppb
SO2
2.13ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
4.05μg/m³
PM2.5
17.28μg/m³
PM10
8.69ppb
O3
0.80ppb
SO2
2.24ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.85μg/m³
PM2.5
18.64μg/m³
PM10
9.62ppb
O3
0.79ppb
SO2
2.34ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
4.23μg/m³
PM2.5
17.82μg/m³
PM10
8.74ppb
O3
0.80ppb
SO2
2.25ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
Air quality data and pollutant measurements for Louisiana, USA adhere to strict US EPA standards. The data is collected from multiple reliable sources, including satellites and ground-based monitoring stations. This data is further analyzed and enhanced using machine learning and advanced algorithms that factor in elements such as traffic and population density, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
The air quality for Lake Charles, Louisiana is updated every hour.
The worst air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana in the last 24 hours was observed at 10:00:00 on 2026-09-07.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana was observed at 02:00:00 on 2026-09-06.
The current air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 38, categorized as Good based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Lake Charles, Louisiana is PM2.5.
If the air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana is poor, consider staying indoors and wearing a mask to protect yourself.
The current PM2.5 concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 6.509 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 28.508 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.369 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.775 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 14.398 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 1.172 ppb.
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