Stay updated with real-time air quality in Cary, North Carolina 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
Cary, North Carolina
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
11.47 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
40.94 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
28.48 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.49 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
7.52 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.37 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Cary, North Carolina
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AQI 56
Moderate
11.51μg/m³
PM2.5
40.62μg/m³
PM10
28.57ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
7.66ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.63μg/m³
PM2.5
29.90μg/m³
PM10
29.41ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.76ppb
NO2
0.31ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.34μg/m³
PM2.5
23.49μg/m³
PM10
26.29ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
4.62ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.98μg/m³
PM2.5
29.99μg/m³
PM10
29.23ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
5.15ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.00μg/m³
PM2.5
41.63μg/m³
PM10
27.57ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
4.02ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
8.44μg/m³
PM2.5
30.54μg/m³
PM10
28.83ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
5.06ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
The air quality data for North Carolina, USA is gathered from reliable sources such as satellites and monitoring stations, adhering to US EPA guidelines. With the help of advanced algorithms and machine learning, factors like traffic and population density are analyzed to deliver accurate and dependable results.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
Air quality updates for Cary, North Carolina are available every hour.
Cary, North Carolina experienced its worst air quality at 12:00:00, 2026-03-07.
The best air quality in Cary, North Carolina was observed at 03:00:00 on 2026-03-07.
The air quality in Cary, North Carolina right now is Moderate, with an AQI of 54.
In Cary, North Carolina, PM2.5 is the most frequently found pollutant.
When air quality in Cary, North Carolina is compromised, staying indoors and wearing a mask can reduce health risks.
Cary, North Carolina currently has a PM2.5 concentration of 11.472 μg/m3.
Cary, North Carolina currently has a PM10 concentration of 40.94 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Cary, North Carolina is 0.368 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in Cary, North Carolina is 0.489 ppb.
Cary, North Carolina currently has an ozone (O3) concentration of 28.482 ppm.
The current level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Cary, North Carolina is 7.524 ppb.
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