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)
39
Good
Durham, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.73 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
16.00 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
41.77 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.32 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
5.51 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.33 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Durham, North Carolina
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AQI 52
Moderate
9.79μg/m³
PM2.5
27.32μg/m³
PM10
24.98ppb
O3
0.38ppb
SO2
7.38ppb
NO2
0.33ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.21μg/m³
PM2.5
28.62μg/m³
PM10
24.23ppb
O3
0.38ppb
SO2
6.96ppb
NO2
0.33ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.58μg/m³
PM2.5
38.77μg/m³
PM10
25.65ppb
O3
0.39ppb
SO2
11.01ppb
NO2
0.38ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.45μg/m³
PM2.5
38.70μg/m³
PM10
25.98ppb
O3
0.39ppb
SO2
10.82ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.37μg/m³
PM2.5
26.79μg/m³
PM10
25.00ppb
O3
0.39ppb
SO2
8.76ppb
NO2
0.33ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.63μg/m³
PM2.5
27.53μg/m³
PM10
29.02ppb
O3
0.40ppb
SO2
7.31ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
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 09:00:00 on 2026-08-13.
The best air quality in Durham, North Carolina was recorded at 09:00:00 on 2026-08-14.
The real-time air quality index in Durham, North Carolina is 38, currently categorized as Good.
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 6.564 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Durham, North Carolina are 16.105 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Durham, North Carolina is 0.344 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Durham, North Carolina are 0.385 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 25.085 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 8.774 ppb.
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