What is the air quality in Bethesda today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Bethesda is 32 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.83 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Bethesda right now?

The current temperature in Bethesda is 27.7°C (feels like 29.7°C). Humidity is 48.6% and wind speed is 24.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Bethesda?

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

Air Quality in Bethesda, United States

Clear

27.7°C · 48.6% humidity

27.7°

Feels 29.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

30 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 4pm

32 7pm

29 10pm

28 1am

25 4am

25 7am

25 10am

24 1pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 2 stn

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

48.6%

Humidity

24.6 km/h

Wind ESE

1013.7 hPa

Pressure

1.4

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.83 µg/m³

PM10

34.3 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Bethesda?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 2 stations

PM2.57.83 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1034.3 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX1.4

Low

Station readings (30 stations within 25 km)

7.83

Median

8.03

Average

4.8

Low

24.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 16.8 · Bias: +9.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Bethesda?

07-21

30.1° 22.4°

0.69 mm

07-22

30.8° 22.9°

07-23

28.9° 19.8°

4.63 mm

07-24

27.7° 20.6°

0.25 mm

07-25

27.6° 20.7°

2.94 mm

07-26

28.0° 21.1°

5.31 mm

07-27

25.9° 22.8°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Bethesda?

3414 Nebraska Ave NW

5.3 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Friendship Online

6.4 km PM2.5: 13.2 µg/m³

Center City Brightwood Campus

6.5 km PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³

LAMB

6.6 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Latin PCS 2nd St. Campus

8.0 km PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³

Friendship Ideal

8.0 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Latin PCS Cooper Campus

9.1 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Aslin

9.5 km PM2.5: 10.9 µg/m³

GW Milken Institute School of Public Health

9.7 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Savannah Terrace SE

10.0 km PM2.5: 6.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Bethesda?

32 Silver Spring 31 Brightwood 32 North Bethesda 30 Petworth 33 Mount Pleasant 32 Central 14th Street / Spring Road 32 Kennedy Street 32 Wheaton 32 Takoma Park 32 Pleasant Plains

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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 2026-07-21T23:42 UTC.