Stay updated with real-time air quality in Richmond, Virginia 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
Richmond, Virginia
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
11.77 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
23.81 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
33.79 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.14 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.93 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.20 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Richmond, Virginia
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AQI 56
Moderate
11.59μg/m³
PM2.5
26.45μg/m³
PM10
33.39ppb
O3
0.15ppb
SO2
3.98ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.59μg/m³
PM2.5
40.92μg/m³
PM10
29.49ppb
O3
0.24ppb
SO2
4.40ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.82μg/m³
PM2.5
26.22μg/m³
PM10
33.10ppb
O3
0.19ppb
SO2
4.24ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.95μg/m³
PM2.5
27.09μg/m³
PM10
32.93ppb
O3
0.21ppb
SO2
4.32ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.81μg/m³
PM2.5
29.37μg/m³
PM10
25.90ppb
O3
0.27ppb
SO2
4.31ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.90μg/m³
PM2.5
29.49μg/m³
PM10
25.67ppb
O3
0.27ppb
SO2
4.27ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
Air quality measurements for Virginia, 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 Richmond, Virginia is updated on an hourly basis.
The worst air quality in Richmond, Virginia was recorded at 04:00:00 on 2026-06-07.
The best air quality in Richmond, Virginia was recorded at 03:00:00 on 2026-06-08.
The real-time air quality index in Richmond, Virginia is 56, currently categorized as Moderate.
The most common pollutant in Richmond, Virginia is PM2.5.
If the air quality in Richmond, Virginia is poor, limit outdoor activities and use a mask to safeguard your health.
The measured PM2.5 levels in Richmond, Virginia at present are 11.774 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Richmond, Virginia are 23.812 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Richmond, Virginia is 0.201 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Richmond, Virginia are 0.145 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Richmond, Virginia is 33.793 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Richmond, Virginia is 3.929 ppb.
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