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)
47
Good
Durham, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.97 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
17.79 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
51.11 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.46 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.87 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.28 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Durham, North Carolina
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AQI 54
Moderate
8.03μg/m³
PM2.5
36.02μg/m³
PM10
56.39ppb
O3
0.45ppb
SO2
6.71ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
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 54
Moderate
9.86μg/m³
PM2.5
38.17μg/m³
PM10
55.53ppb
O3
0.47ppb
SO2
7.12ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
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
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
7.92μg/m³
PM2.5
25.38μg/m³
PM10
55.26ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
10.77ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
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 12:00:00 on 2026-04-24.
The best air quality in Durham, North Carolina was recorded at 08:00:00 on 2026-04-23.
The real-time air quality index in Durham, North Carolina is 47, 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 6.974 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Durham, North Carolina are 17.794 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Durham, North Carolina is 0.281 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Durham, North Carolina are 0.463 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 51.109 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 6.871 ppb.
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