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)
56
Moderate
Hickory, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)
Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
11.54 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
50.50 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
13.94 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.86 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
11.43 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.33 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, North Carolina
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AQI 49
Good
8.54μg/m³
PM2.5
29.51μg/m³
PM10
16.68ppb
O3
0.61ppb
SO2
12.27ppb
NO2
0.33ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.66μg/m³
PM2.5
45.70μg/m³
PM10
16.93ppb
O3
0.95ppb
SO2
10.60ppb
NO2
0.32ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.04μg/m³
PM2.5
23.07μg/m³
PM10
16.79ppb
O3
0.54ppb
SO2
12.92ppb
NO2
0.34ppm
CO
AQI 66
Moderate
16.52μg/m³
PM2.5
58.85μg/m³
PM10
15.69ppb
O3
0.97ppb
SO2
11.14ppb
NO2
0.33ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.60μg/m³
PM2.5
21.96μg/m³
PM10
14.63ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
10.88ppb
NO2
0.33ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.99μg/m³
PM2.5
21.98μg/m³
PM10
20.58ppb
O3
0.52ppb
SO2
11.99ppb
NO2
0.34ppm
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 06:00:00 on 2025-06-02.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Hickory, North Carolina was observed at 09:00:00 on 2025-06-01.
The current air quality in Hickory, North Carolina is 56, categorized as Moderate based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Hickory, North Carolina is PM2.5.
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 11.543 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 50.504 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 0.328 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 0.86 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 13.942 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 11.431 ppb.
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