What is the air quality in Amherst today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Amherst is 16 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.87 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Amherst right now?

The current temperature in Amherst is 22.1°C (feels like 22.1°C). Humidity is 90.6% and wind speed is 28.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Amherst?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Amherst, United States

Drizzle

22.1°C · 90.6% humidity

22.1°

Feels 22.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 4pm

16 7pm

22 10pm

24 1am

24 4am

24 7am

24 10am

24 1pm

Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 1 stn

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Amherst's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

90.6%

Humidity

28.0 km/h

Wind W

1010.7 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

3.87 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Amherst?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 1 station

PM2.53.87 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Amherst?

05-29

17.5° 10.4°

0.25 mm

05-30

22.1° 8.3°

10.38 mm

05-31

25.8° 9.4°

0.62 mm

06-01

25.1° 8.4°

06-02

17.5° 8.7°

06-03

27.6° 14.5°

06-04

22.3° 17.6°

0.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Amherst?

Ware

17.0 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Amherst?

16 Amherst Center 17 Northampton 17 South Hadley 17 Easthampton 17 Holyoke 17 North Chicopee 17 Ludlow 17 Chicopee 18 Greenfield 17 Palmer

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-05-29T23:40 UTC.