What is the air quality in Amherst Center today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Amherst Center is 37 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.82 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Amherst Center right now?

The current temperature in Amherst Center is 17.9°C (feels like 17.9°C). Humidity is 71.0% and wind speed is 47.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Amherst Center?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 1.4 (Low).

Air Quality in Amherst Center, United States

Drizzle

17.9°C · 71.0% humidity

17.9°

Feels 17.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

34 3pm

37 6pm

25 9pm

24 12am

24 3am

24 6am

24 9am

24 12pm

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 3 stn

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

71.0%

Humidity

47.4 km/h

Wind NE

1014.0 hPa

Pressure

1.4

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.82 µg/m³

PM10

34.3 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Amherst Center?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 3 stations

PM2.58.82 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1034.3 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX1.4

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Amherst Center?

07-21

25.5° 18.1°

0.19 mm

07-22

20.2° 13.6°

8.81 mm

07-23

25.2° 16.5°

2.25 mm

07-24

25.1° 15.3°

5.94 mm

07-25

25.2° 17.8°

10.19 mm

07-26

21.7° 15.1°

5.81 mm

07-27

28.3° 16.4°

1.0 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Amherst Center?

Ware

17.5 km PM2.5: 11.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Amherst Center?

37 Amherst 26 Northampton 26 South Hadley 26 Easthampton 26 Holyoke 26 North Chicopee 26 Ludlow 53 Greenfield 26 Chicopee 26 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 2026-07-21T22:19 UTC.