What is the air quality in Amherst today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Amherst is 20 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Amherst right now?

The current temperature in Amherst is 7.0°C (feels like 1.3°C). Humidity is 76.3% and wind speed is 50.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Amherst?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Amherst, United States

Drizzle

7.0°C · 76.3% humidity

7.0°

Feels 1.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 3 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.

76.3%

Humidity

50.4 km/h

Wind NNE

1025.1 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

4.8 µg/m³

PM10▲

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Amherst?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 3 stations

PM2.54.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

4.8

Median

4.8

Average

4.8

Low

4.8

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +8.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Amherst?

10-20

8.1° 5.2°

0.19 mm

10-21

19.9° 7.2°

10-22

18.0° 8.5°

10-23

14.8° 5.2°

5.19 mm

10-24

20.4° 6.5°

10-25

14.5° 6.4°

8.75 mm

10-26

11.0° 6.8°

3.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Amherst?

Buffalo Near Road, New York, USA

6.9 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Buffalo, New York, USA

11.3 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Buffalo

12.1 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Buffalo

12.1 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Amherst?

20 Eggertsville 20 Kenmore 20 North Tonawanda 20 Cheektowaga 20 East Amherst 20 Depew 20 Buffalo 20 Fort Erie 20 West Seneca 20 Grand Island

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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 2026-10-20T20:05 UTC.