Stay updated with real-time air quality in Chapel Hill, 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
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
8.03 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
36.02 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
56.39 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.45 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.71 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.28 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Very high
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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AQI 58
Moderate
7.36μg/m³
PM2.5
23.18μg/m³
PM10
56.59ppb
O3
0.44ppb
SO2
5.98ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 47
Good
6.97μg/m³
PM2.5
17.79μg/m³
PM10
51.11ppb
O3
0.46ppb
SO2
6.87ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
9.86μg/m³
PM2.5
38.17μg/m³
PM10
55.53ppb
O3
0.47ppb
SO2
7.12ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 64
Moderate
8.82μg/m³
PM2.5
50.26μg/m³
PM10
59.29ppb
O3
0.44ppb
SO2
6.08ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 51
Moderate
8.86μg/m³
PM2.5
28.06μg/m³
PM10
55.01ppb
O3
0.32ppb
SO2
3.91ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
9.84μg/m³
PM2.5
38.35μg/m³
PM10
55.50ppb
O3
0.47ppb
SO2
7.35ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
Air quality and pollutant data for North Carolina, USA are sourced from ground-based monitors and satellites, adhering to US EPA standards. Machine learning and advanced algorithms enhance the data by incorporating local variables like traffic and population density, ensuring high accuracy and dependability.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
The air quality information for Chapel Hill, North Carolina is updated every hour for accuracy.
In the past 24 hours, the air quality in Chapel Hill, North Carolina was at its worst at 10:00:00 on 2026-04-23.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Chapel Hill, North Carolina was observed at 06:00:00 on 2026-04-23.
As of now, the AQI in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 54, indicating Moderate conditions.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina air has the highest levels of O3.
Poor air quality in Chapel Hill, North Carolina means it's advisable to stay indoors and wear a mask for your protection.
PM2.5 levels in Chapel Hill, North Carolina are currently 8.032 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 36.024 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 0.278 ppm.
Currently, Chapel Hill, North Carolina has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.445 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at the moment is 56.389 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at the moment is 6.715 ppb.
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