Stay updated with real-time air quality in Shelby, 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)
27
Good
Shelby, North Carolina
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
4.63 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
24.14 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
28.12 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.15 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.05 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.24 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, North Carolina
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AQI 29
Good
4.88μg/m³
PM2.5
27.12μg/m³
PM10
30.91ppb
O3
0.15ppb
SO2
6.25ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.59μg/m³
PM2.5
25.26μg/m³
PM10
28.71ppb
O3
0.15ppb
SO2
5.70ppb
NO2
0.22ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.67μg/m³
PM2.5
18.65μg/m³
PM10
28.46ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
6.54ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.08μg/m³
PM2.5
27.26μg/m³
PM10
24.41ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
5.98ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.75μg/m³
PM2.5
17.79μg/m³
PM10
28.19ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
6.74ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.70μg/m³
PM2.5
17.76μg/m³
PM10
26.94ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
6.68ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
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 Shelby, North Carolina is updated on an hourly basis.
The worst air quality in Shelby, North Carolina was recorded at 04:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
The best air quality in Shelby, North Carolina was recorded at 03:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
The real-time air quality index in Shelby, North Carolina is 27, currently categorized as Good.
The most common pollutant in Shelby, North Carolina is PM2.5.
If the air quality in Shelby, North Carolina is poor, limit outdoor activities and use a mask to safeguard your health.
The measured PM2.5 levels in Shelby, North Carolina at present are 4.63 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Shelby, North Carolina are 24.138 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Shelby, North Carolina is 0.244 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Shelby, North Carolina are 0.153 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Shelby, North Carolina is 28.117 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Shelby, North Carolina is 6.053 ppb.
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