What is the air quality in Carteret today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Carteret is 26 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.33 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Carteret right now?

The current temperature in Carteret is 10.3°C (feels like 10.3°C). Humidity is 79.6% and wind speed is 25.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Carteret?

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

Air Quality in Carteret, United States

Drizzle

10.3°C · 79.6% humidity

10.3°

Feels 10.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings 17h ago

AQI 12

PM2.5 2.8 µg/m³ · 17h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

3h · 1 stn

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

79.6%

Humidity

25.7 km/h

Wind ENE

1029.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.33 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Carteret?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

3h · 1 station

PM2.56.33 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (11 stations within 25 km)

6.33

Median

6.0

Average

1.2

Low

7.7

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: +0.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Carteret?

10-20

16.5° 7.7°

14.25 mm

10-21

20.9° 9.6°

0.62 mm

10-22

18.1° 13.0°

5.44 mm

10-23

16.5° 8.5°

10-24

17.3° 11.9°

0.25 mm

10-25

17.3° 8.6°

4.75 mm

10-26

14.1° 12.1°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Carteret?

Fresh Kills West, New York, USA

2.5 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

5.0 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

5.0 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

7.3 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

7.3 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

7.3 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Port Richmond, New York, USA

9.9 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Port Richmond, New York, USA

9.9 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Rutgers University, NewJersey, USA

21.3 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Rutgers University, NewJersey, USA

21.3 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Carteret?

26 Rossville 29 Avenel 26 Woodrow 28 Linden 28 Woodbridge 29 Rahway 26 New Springville 28 Colonia 25 Great Kills 25 Staten 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 2026-10-20T21:05 UTC.