What is the air quality in Chapel Hill today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chapel Hill is 26 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Chapel Hill right now?

The current temperature in Chapel Hill is 17.9°C (feels like 17.9°C). Humidity is 59.2% and wind speed is 24.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Chapel Hill?

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

Air Quality in Chapel Hill, United States

Partly Cloudy

17.9°C · 59.2% humidity

17.9°

Feels 17.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

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

59.2%

Humidity

24.4 km/h

Wind ENE

1022.4 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.2 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Chapel Hill?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 2 stations

PM2.56.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

6.2

Median

6.2

Average

6.2

Low

6.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: -0.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Chapel Hill?

10-21

26.6° 8.9°

10-22

23.2° 12.0°

0.25 mm

10-23

17.8° 4.6°

7.0 mm

10-24

18.1° 10.3°

12.81 mm

10-25

24.4° 4.1°

10-26

21.6° 9.6°

0.13 mm

10-27

18.0° 10.0°

0.13 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Chapel Hill?

Burdens Creek, North Carolina, USA

16.5 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Chapel Hill?

26 Carrboro 26 Durham 28 Morrisville 26 Apex 31 Cary 28 Holly Springs 35 West Raleigh 35 Raleigh 30 Fuquay-Varina 37 Garner

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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 2026-10-21T00:38 UTC.