What is the air quality in Columbus today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Columbus is 8 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 1.8 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Columbus right now?

The current temperature in Columbus is 35.1°C (feels like 38.6°C). Humidity is 40.4% and wind speed is 23.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Columbus?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 14.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Columbus, United States

Drizzle

35.1°C · 40.4% humidity

35.1°

Feels 38.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

27 8am

8 11am

19 2pm

23 5pm

26 8pm

27 11pm

25 2am

25 5am

Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 2 stn

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

40.4%

Humidity

23.5 km/h

Wind WSW

1018.5 hPa

Pressure

14.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

1.8 µg/m³

PM10▲

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Columbus?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 2 stations

PM2.51.8 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX14.9

Extreme

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

1.8

Median

1.8

Average

1.4

Low

2.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +4.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Columbus?

09-05

35.1° 23.9°

6.56 mm

09-06

29.8° 24.0°

0.44 mm

09-07

26.5° 21.3°

3.19 mm

09-08

34.1° 23.4°

1.81 mm

09-09

32.4° 18.8°

0.44 mm

09-10

38.8° 24.3°

0.44 mm

09-11

35.3° 24.1°

0.31 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Columbus?

PC South Girard School, Alabama, USA

2.9 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

PC South Girard School, Alabama, USA

2.9 km PM2.5: 1.4 µg/m³

PC South Girard School, Alabama, USA

2.9 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Columbus Airport, Georgia, USA

7.8 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Columbus?

8 Phenix City 24 Opelika 25 Auburn 22 LaGrange 22 Americus 23 Newnan 23 Peachtree City 25 Griffin 30 Troy 20 Perry

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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 2026-09-05T15:47 UTC.