What is the air quality in Central today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Central is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Central right now?

The current temperature in Central is 20.7°C (feels like 20.7°C). Humidity is 53.6% and wind speed is 17.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Central?

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

Air Quality in Central, United States

Partly Cloudy

20.7°C · 53.6% humidity

20.7°

Feels 20.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

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

53.6%

Humidity

17.9 km/h

Wind NNE

1018.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.5 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Central?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

34h · 1 station

PM2.55.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

5.5

Median

5.5

Average

5.5

Low

5.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: +1.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Central?

10-21

27.4° 13.7°

38.37 mm

10-22

28.6° 14.7°

10-23

29.3° 15.0°

0.44 mm

10-24

22.4° 16.5°

3.81 mm

10-25

23.2° 9.9°

10-26

28.4° 9.2°

10-27

26.7° 12.5°

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Central?

Baton Rouge Capitol site, Louisiana, USA

17.1 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Baton Rouge Capitol site, Louisiana, USA

17.1 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Baton Rouge Capitol site, Louisiana, USA

17.1 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Baton Rouge Capitol site, Louisiana, USA

17.1 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Central?

23 Zachary 29 Shenandoah 23 Baton Rouge 37 Prairieville 22 Hammond 40 Laplace 31 New Iberia 40 Kenner 30 Opelousas 53 Lafayette

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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 2026-10-21T00:31 UTC.