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)
54
Moderate
Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
10.53 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
46.22 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
14.67 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.37 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
9.78 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.37 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Lake Charles, Louisiana
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AQI 52
Moderate
10.10μg/m³
PM2.5
43.42μg/m³
PM10
17.47ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
9.81ppb
NO2
0.35ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.29μg/m³
PM2.5
39.49μg/m³
PM10
17.80ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
9.36ppb
NO2
0.35ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.86μg/m³
PM2.5
41.90μg/m³
PM10
18.05ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
8.03ppb
NO2
0.36ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.64μg/m³
PM2.5
38.05μg/m³
PM10
18.54ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
7.64ppb
NO2
0.36ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.07μg/m³
PM2.5
41.36μg/m³
PM10
19.02ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
7.56ppb
NO2
0.36ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.44μg/m³
PM2.5
41.29μg/m³
PM10
19.13ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
7.57ppb
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 02:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana was observed at 03:00:00 on 2026-03-10.
The current air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 54, categorized as Moderate 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 10.53 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 46.216 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.366 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.366 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 14.671 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 9.778 ppb.
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