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)
37
Good
Durham, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
4.06 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
8.72 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
40.23 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.65 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
10.03 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.25 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Durham, North Carolina
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AQI 34
Good
4.04μg/m³
PM2.5
19.71μg/m³
PM10
36.72ppb
O3
0.64ppb
SO2
8.44ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 34
Good
4.04μg/m³
PM2.5
19.73μg/m³
PM10
36.97ppb
O3
0.63ppb
SO2
7.83ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
3.76μg/m³
PM2.5
12.94μg/m³
PM10
35.91ppb
O3
0.66ppb
SO2
13.68ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
3.76μg/m³
PM2.5
13.22μg/m³
PM10
35.79ppb
O3
0.66ppb
SO2
13.32ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
3.97μg/m³
PM2.5
10.36μg/m³
PM10
36.18ppb
O3
0.67ppb
SO2
8.22ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 32
Good
3.82μg/m³
PM2.5
9.99μg/m³
PM10
35.02ppb
O3
0.68ppb
SO2
6.66ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
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 2026-03-09.
The best air quality in Durham, North Carolina was recorded at 12:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
The real-time air quality index in Durham, North Carolina is 37, currently categorized as Good.
The most common pollutant in Durham, North Carolina is O3.
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 4.06 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Durham, North Carolina are 8.721 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Durham, North Carolina is 0.252 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Durham, North Carolina are 0.651 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 40.23 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 10.031 ppb.
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