What is the air quality in Cary today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Cary is 33 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.96 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Cary right now?

The current temperature in Cary is 20.7°C (feels like 20.7°C). Humidity is 38.4% and wind speed is 33.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Cary?

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

Air Quality in Cary, United States

Clear

20.7°C · 38.4% humidity

20.7°

Feels 20.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 2 stn

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

38.4%

Humidity

33.8 km/h

Wind ESE

1018.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.96 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Cary?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 2 stations

PM2.57.96 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

7.96

Median

7.92

Average

6.7

Low

8.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -2.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Cary?

10-20

20.7° 6.8°

0.06 mm

10-21

26.4° 9.3°

10-22

23.3° 12.2°

0.25 mm

10-23

18.2° 5.2°

7.62 mm

10-24

18.0° 10.8°

4.19 mm

10-25

25.0° 4.2°

10-26

22.1° 10.3°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Cary?

Burdens Creek, North Carolina, USA

13.8 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Burdens Creek, North Carolina, USA

13.8 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Millbrook NCore, North Carolina, USA

20.0 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Millbrook NCore, North Carolina, USA

20.0 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Millbrook NCore, North Carolina, USA

20.0 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

Durham Armory, North Carolina, USA

24.6 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Cary?

34 Morrisville 34 Apex 32 West Raleigh 32 Raleigh 24 Holly Springs 32 Garner 25 Fuquay-Varina 34 Durham 34 Chapel Hill 34 Carrboro

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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.