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)
49
Good
Hickory, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)
Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
8.63 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
37.62 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
11.17 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.11 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.60 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.21 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 41
Good
7.11μg/m³
PM2.5
44.22μg/m³
PM10
38.90ppb
O3
4.28ppb
SO2
6.34ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
7.06μg/m³
PM2.5
29.03μg/m³
PM10
34.02ppb
O3
5.03ppb
SO2
6.05ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.55μg/m³
PM2.5
28.09μg/m³
PM10
37.74ppb
O3
4.35ppb
SO2
6.54ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.98μg/m³
PM2.5
26.01μg/m³
PM10
35.40ppb
O3
5.21ppb
SO2
5.89ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.85μg/m³
PM2.5
30.89μg/m³
PM10
39.82ppb
O3
3.55ppb
SO2
6.06ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.79μg/m³
PM2.5
32.00μg/m³
PM10
41.25ppb
O3
3.78ppb
SO2
6.49ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
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 04:00:00 on 2025-07-17.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Hickory, North Carolina was observed at 05:00:00 on 2025-07-17.
The current air quality in Hickory, North Carolina is 33, categorized as Good 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 3.033 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 12.447 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 0.207 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 4.628 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 36.005 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Hickory, North Carolina is 6.204 ppb.
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