What is the air quality in Brightwood today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Brightwood is 31 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.49 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Brightwood right now?

The current temperature in Brightwood 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 Brightwood?

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

Air Quality in Brightwood, 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

31 7pm

27 10pm

27 1am

25 4am

25 7am

25 10am

24 1pm

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 2 stn

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Brightwood'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▲

7.49 µg/m³

PM10

27.45 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Brightwood?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 2 stations

PM2.57.49 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.45 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX1.4

Low

Station readings (30 stations within 25 km)

7.49

Median

8.03

Average

4.8

Low

24.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 12.85 · Bias: +5.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Brightwood?

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 Brightwood?

Center City Brightwood Campus

0.2 km PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³

Friendship Online

0.4 km PM2.5: 13.2 µg/m³

LAMB

1.2 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Latin PCS 2nd St. Campus

1.4 km PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³

Friendship Ideal

1.6 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Latin PCS Cooper Campus

2.8 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Lee Montessori Brookland

4.5 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Savannah Terrace SE

4.5 km PM2.5: 6.3 µg/m³

Taste Makers Food Hall

5.0 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

224 V St. NE

5.2 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Brightwood?

32 Kennedy Street 30 Petworth 32 Takoma Park 32 Central 14th Street / Spring Road 32 Chillum 32 Park View 32 Silver Spring 32 Pleasant Plains 33 Mount Pleasant 34 Columbia Heights

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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 2026-07-21T23:43 UTC.