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)
38
Good
Durham, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.76 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
14.42 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
9.82 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.45 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.80 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.20 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Durham, North Carolina
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AQI 38
Good
7.14μg/m³
PM2.5
25.01μg/m³
PM10
18.52ppb
O3
0.43ppb
SO2
2.66ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.95μg/m³
PM2.5
21.68μg/m³
PM10
17.64ppb
O3
0.43ppb
SO2
2.58ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.85μg/m³
PM2.5
32.85μg/m³
PM10
16.31ppb
O3
0.35ppb
SO2
3.29ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.72μg/m³
PM2.5
31.33μg/m³
PM10
16.28ppb
O3
0.36ppb
SO2
3.22ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.68μg/m³
PM2.5
21.68μg/m³
PM10
18.65ppb
O3
0.33ppb
SO2
2.79ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.47μg/m³
PM2.5
16.59μg/m³
PM10
16.98ppb
O3
0.47ppb
SO2
2.60ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
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 2026-09-07.
The best air quality in Durham, North Carolina was recorded at 02:00:00 on 2026-09-07.
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 6.763 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Durham, North Carolina are 14.418 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Durham, North Carolina is 0.2 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Durham, North Carolina are 0.447 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 9.816 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Durham, North Carolina is 2.804 ppb.
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