What is the air quality in Columbus today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Columbus is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.3 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Columbus right now?

The current temperature in Columbus is 21.4°C (feels like 21.4°C). Humidity is 81.5% and wind speed is 35.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Columbus?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 5.9 (High).

Air Quality in Columbus, United States

Drizzle

21.4°C · 81.5% humidity

21.4°

Feels 21.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 2pm

18 5pm

23 8pm

26 11pm

27 2am

25 5am

24 8am

25 11am

Air Quality Index Trend

37h · 1 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.

81.5%

Humidity

35.3 km/h

Wind WSW

1012.2 hPa

Pressure

5.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.3 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Columbus?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

37h · 1 station

PM2.54.3 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX5.9

High

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

4.3

Median

4.3

Average

4.3

Low

4.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +1.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Columbus?

05-28

38.0° 24.5°

05-29

38.0° 19.9°

5.25 mm

05-30

30.6° 23.4°

0.25 mm

05-31

30.5° 20.5°

1.25 mm

06-01

31.9° 17.2°

3.5 mm

06-02

35.1° 19.3°

1.0 mm

06-03

30.1° 24.0°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.0°C

Where are air quality stations near Columbus?

PC South Girard School, Alabama, USA

2.9 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Columbus Airport, Georgia, USA

7.8 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Columbus Airport, Georgia, USA

7.8 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Columbus?

18 Phenix City 26 Opelika 27 Auburn 25 LaGrange 26 Americus 20 Newnan 22 Peachtree City 24 Griffin 30 Troy 24 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 2026-05-28T21:46 UTC.