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)
49
Good
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
8.89 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
38.52 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
27.31 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.82 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.59 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.20 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 49
Good
8.60μg/m³
PM2.5
37.71μg/m³
PM10
27.44ppb
O3
0.82ppb
SO2
2.61ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.30μg/m³
PM2.5
41.84μg/m³
PM10
26.43ppb
O3
0.82ppb
SO2
2.48ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
11.01μg/m³
PM2.5
62.03μg/m³
PM10
25.42ppb
O3
0.67ppb
SO2
2.08ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 26
Good
2.21μg/m³
PM2.5
16.93μg/m³
PM10
28.50ppb
O3
0.67ppb
SO2
1.87ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 57
Moderate
8.14μg/m³
PM2.5
68.34μg/m³
PM10
28.43ppb
O3
0.67ppb
SO2
1.85ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 51
Moderate
6.11μg/m³
PM2.5
56.37μg/m³
PM10
29.35ppb
O3
0.67ppb
SO2
1.86ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
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 11:00:00 on 2026-07-22.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana was observed at 05:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
The current air quality in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 49, 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 8.893 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 38.519 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.201 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.82 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 27.307 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Lake Charles, Louisiana is 2.59 ppb.
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