Stay updated with real-time air quality in Hickory, 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)
64
Moderate
Hickory, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
3.82 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
16.47 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
58.83 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.92 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
12.89 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.25 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
High
Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, North Carolina
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AQI 58
Moderate
8.45μg/m³
PM2.5
41.09μg/m³
PM10
57.16ppb
O3
0.85ppb
SO2
12.83ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.00μg/m³
PM2.5
30.34μg/m³
PM10
48.16ppb
O3
1.04ppb
SO2
13.40ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 74
Moderate
9.37μg/m³
PM2.5
39.13μg/m³
PM10
61.58ppb
O3
0.82ppb
SO2
12.98ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 61
Moderate
5.77μg/m³
PM2.5
29.15μg/m³
PM10
57.74ppb
O3
1.05ppb
SO2
12.29ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 58
Moderate
7.37μg/m³
PM2.5
29.03μg/m³
PM10
57.44ppb
O3
0.73ppb
SO2
13.78ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 67
Moderate
8.24μg/m³
PM2.5
29.97μg/m³
PM10
60.08ppb
O3
0.77ppb
SO2
15.43ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
Air quality data and pollutant measurements for North Carolina, USA adhere to strict US EPA standards. The data is collected from multiple reliable sources, including satellites and ground-based monitoring stations. This data is further analyzed and enhanced using machine learning and advanced algorithms that factor in elements such as traffic and population density, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
The air quality for Hickory, North Carolina is updated every hour.
The worst air quality in Hickory, North Carolina in the last 24 hours was observed at 10:00:00 on 2026-04-23.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Hickory, North Carolina was observed at 03:00:00 on 2026-04-23.
The current air quality in Hickory, North Carolina is 64, categorized as Moderate based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Hickory, North Carolina is O3.
If the air quality in Hickory, North Carolina is poor, consider staying indoors and wearing a mask to protect yourself.
The current PM2.5 concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 3.818 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 16.468 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 0.254 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 0.924 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 58.825 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 12.891 ppb.
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