What is the air quality in Charleston today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Charleston is 24 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.85 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Charleston right now?

The current temperature in Charleston is 24.6°C (feels like 24.6°C). Humidity is 63.6% and wind speed is 40.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Charleston?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 19.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Charleston, United States

Drizzle

24.6°C · 63.6% humidity

24.6°

Feels 24.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 9am

24 12pm

27 3pm

25 6pm

25 9pm

25 12am

27 3am

27 6am

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

63.6%

Humidity

40.3 km/h

Wind NE

1019.0 hPa

Pressure

19.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.85 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Charleston?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.55.85 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX19.9

Extreme

What is the 7-day forecast for Charleston?

09-05

24.6° 16.6°

0.81 mm

09-06

31.5° 17.6°

3.13 mm

09-07

25.7° 16.6°

09-08

25.4° 18.0°

1.75 mm

09-09

30.9° 13.5°

0.06 mm

09-10

28.6° 14.7°

09-11

37.1° 14.2°

Both models agree Avg diff: 6.6°C

What cities are near Charleston?

24 Mattoon 26 Terre Haute 33 Urbana 36 Champaign 28 Vincennes 21 Crawfordsville 32 Bloomington 42 Springfield 32 Normal 21 Mount Vernon

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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 2026-09-05T17:55 UTC.