What is the air quality in Brightwood today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Brightwood is 27 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.53 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Brightwood right now?

The current temperature in Brightwood is 32.9°C (feels like 36.7°C). Humidity is 46.9% and wind speed is 32.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Brightwood?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 6.9 (High).

Air Quality in Brightwood, United States

Clear

32.9°C · 46.9% humidity

32.9°

Feels 36.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

24 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 11am

27 2pm

25 5pm

34 8pm

54 11pm

27 2am

25 5am

25 8am

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 23 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.

46.9%

Humidity

32.4 km/h

Wind NW

1016.3 hPa

Pressure

6.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.53 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Brightwood?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 23 stations

PM2.56.53 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX6.9

High

Station readings (24 stations within 25 km)

6.53

Median

7.9

Average

5.54

Low

9.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.1 · Bias: +0.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Brightwood?

09-05

32.9° 18.0°

6.88 mm

09-06

25.2° 20.4°

3.31 mm

09-07

23.4° 18.9°

09-08

28.5° 19.3°

0.38 mm

09-09

27.5° 17.3°

0.19 mm

09-10

28.8° 18.4°

8.31 mm

09-11

35.2° 17.0°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Brightwood?

Center City Brightwood Campus

0.2 km PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³

LAMB

1.2 km PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³

Friendship Ideal

1.6 km PM2.5: 8.3 µg/m³

Lee Montessori Brookland

4.5 km PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³

Taste Makers Food Hall

5.0 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

224 V St. NE

5.2 km PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³

Aslin

5.3 km PM2.5: 8.5 µg/m³

3414 Nebraska Ave NW

5.7 km PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³

Center City Shaw Campus

6.0 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

St John's Church

6.8 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Brightwood?

31 Kennedy Street 32 Petworth 33 Takoma Park 33 Central 14th Street / Spring Road 33 Chillum 33 Park View 32 Silver Spring 34 Pleasant Plains 34 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 2026-09-05T18:56 UTC.