Stay updated with real-time air quality in Charleston, South 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)
54
Moderate
Charleston, South Carolina
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
10.80 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
22.56 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
21.42 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.15 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.73 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.34 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Charleston, South Carolina
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AQI 54
Moderate
11.02μg/m³
PM2.5
27.90μg/m³
PM10
26.12ppb
O3
0.24ppb
SO2
5.70ppb
NO2
0.38ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.81μg/m³
PM2.5
41.08μg/m³
PM10
28.09ppb
O3
0.28ppb
SO2
6.43ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
11.04μg/m³
PM2.5
28.42μg/m³
PM10
25.05ppb
O3
0.22ppb
SO2
5.16ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.73μg/m³
PM2.5
30.63μg/m³
PM10
25.29ppb
O3
0.22ppb
SO2
4.80ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.72μg/m³
PM2.5
31.20μg/m³
PM10
27.44ppb
O3
0.25ppb
SO2
5.54ppb
NO2
0.37ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.63μg/m³
PM2.5
27.51μg/m³
PM10
24.88ppb
O3
0.28ppb
SO2
6.12ppb
NO2
0.36ppm
CO
Air quality data and pollutant measurements for South 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 Charleston, South Carolina is updated every hour.
The worst air quality in Charleston, South Carolina in the last 24 hours was observed at 09:00:00 on 2026-03-10.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Charleston, South Carolina was observed at 11:00:00 on 2026-03-10.
The current air quality in Charleston, South Carolina is 54, categorized as Moderate based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Charleston, South Carolina is PM2.5.
If the air quality in Charleston, South Carolina is poor, consider staying indoors and wearing a mask to protect yourself.
The current PM2.5 concentration at Charleston, South Carolina is 10.803 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Charleston, South Carolina is 22.557 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Charleston, South Carolina is 0.336 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Charleston, South Carolina is 0.151 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Charleston, South Carolina is 21.423 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Charleston, South Carolina is 6.733 ppb.
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