Stay updated with real-time air quality in Durham, 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)
58
Moderate
Durham, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
12.52 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
17.64 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
3.66 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.32 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
13.81 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.56 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Durham, North Carolina
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AQI 56
Moderate
11.97μg/m³
PM2.5
37.47μg/m³
PM10
5.86ppb
O3
0.36ppb
SO2
16.01ppb
NO2
0.65ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.87μg/m³
PM2.5
35.52μg/m³
PM10
6.68ppb
O3
0.33ppb
SO2
15.99ppb
NO2
0.64ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.74μg/m³
PM2.5
36.01μg/m³
PM10
3.40ppb
O3
0.36ppb
SO2
15.26ppb
NO2
0.70ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.86μg/m³
PM2.5
36.57μg/m³
PM10
3.46ppb
O3
0.36ppb
SO2
15.24ppb
NO2
0.70ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
12.11μg/m³
PM2.5
27.64μg/m³
PM10
3.92ppb
O3
0.36ppb
SO2
16.34ppb
NO2
0.69ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
12.08μg/m³
PM2.5
24.47μg/m³
PM10
3.83ppb
O3
0.33ppb
SO2
15.24ppb
NO2
0.76ppm
CO
Air quality measurements for North Carolina, USA meet strict US EPA standards. These measurements are collected from reliable sources, including satellites and ground-based monitoring systems. Advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques are applied to the data, factoring in variables such as traffic and population density, to ensure precision and reliability.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
Air quality data for Durham, North Carolina is updated on an hourly basis.
The worst air quality in Durham, North Carolina was recorded at 03:00:00 on 2025-12-13.
The best air quality in Durham, North Carolina was recorded at 11:00:00 on 2025-12-12.
The real-time air quality index in Durham, North Carolina is 58, currently categorized as Moderate.
The most common pollutant in Durham, North Carolina is PM2.5.
If the air quality in Durham, North Carolina is poor, limit outdoor activities and use a mask to safeguard your health.
The measured PM2.5 levels in Durham, North Carolina at present are 12.52 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Durham, North Carolina are 17.64 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Durham, North Carolina is 0.56 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Durham, North Carolina are 0.322 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 3.658 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 13.806 ppb.
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