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)
44
Good
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
8.04 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
35.30 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
33.64 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.94 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
1.81 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.35 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Moderate
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, Louisiana
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AQI 44
Good
8.06μg/m³
PM2.5
35.50μg/m³
PM10
33.37ppb
O3
0.94ppb
SO2
1.78ppb
NO2
0.35ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.94μg/m³
PM2.5
34.23μg/m³
PM10
35.11ppb
O3
0.94ppb
SO2
1.94ppb
NO2
0.35ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.85μg/m³
PM2.5
35.42μg/m³
PM10
35.87ppb
O3
0.92ppb
SO2
2.18ppb
NO2
0.36ppm
CO
AQI 88
Moderate
29.09μg/m³
PM2.5
120.25μg/m³
PM10
35.56ppb
O3
0.92ppb
SO2
2.33ppb
NO2
0.36ppm
CO
AQI 71
Moderate
19.72μg/m³
PM2.5
56.23μg/m³
PM10
36.17ppb
O3
0.92ppb
SO2
2.37ppb
NO2
0.36ppm
CO
AQI 77
Moderate
22.85μg/m³
PM2.5
75.99μg/m³
PM10
35.23ppb
O3
0.92ppb
SO2
2.35ppb
NO2
0.36ppm
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 05:00:00 on 2026-04-24.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana was observed at 03:00:00 on 2026-04-24.
The current air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 44, 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 8.043 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 35.299 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.352 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.941 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 33.64 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 1.81 ppb.
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