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)
48
Good
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.73 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
32.19 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
52.48 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.84 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.44 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.30 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 49
Good
6.66μg/m³
PM2.5
31.21μg/m³
PM10
52.57ppb
O3
0.84ppb
SO2
3.44ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
CO
AQI 48
Good
7.09μg/m³
PM2.5
37.40μg/m³
PM10
51.97ppb
O3
0.84ppb
SO2
3.44ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
CO
AQI 47
Good
6.97μg/m³
PM2.5
37.41μg/m³
PM10
51.12ppb
O3
0.83ppb
SO2
3.45ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.87μg/m³
PM2.5
40.13μg/m³
PM10
52.99ppb
O3
0.84ppb
SO2
3.46ppb
NO2
0.31ppm
CO
AQI 47
Good
7.80μg/m³
PM2.5
37.94μg/m³
PM10
51.21ppb
O3
0.84ppb
SO2
3.46ppb
NO2
0.31ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.59μg/m³
PM2.5
36.98μg/m³
PM10
50.02ppb
O3
0.84ppb
SO2
3.46ppb
NO2
0.31ppm
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 02:00:00 on 2026-10-22.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana was observed at 07:00:00 on 2026-10-22.
The current air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 48, categorized as Good based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Lake Charles, Louisiana is O3.
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 6.734 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 32.189 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.299 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.837 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 52.48 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 3.44 ppb.
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