What is the air quality in Durham today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Durham is 47 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 11.29 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Durham right now?

The current temperature in Durham is 32.0°C (feels like 32.0°C). Humidity is 33.9% and wind speed is 33.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Durham?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 12.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Durham, United States

Clear

32.0°C · 33.9% humidity

32.0°

Feels 32.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 1pm

47 4pm

35 7pm

37 10pm

28 1am

27 4am

25 7am

25 10am

Air Quality Index Trend

39h · 3 stn

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

33.9%

Humidity

33.5 km/h

Wind ENE

1012.9 hPa

Pressure

12.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

11.29 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Durham?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

39h · 3 stations

PM2.511.29 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX12.9

Extreme

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

11.29

Median

11.9

Average

9.8

Low

14.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: -5.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Durham?

07-21

32.0° 21.2°

9.25 mm

07-22

35.8° 20.8°

7.81 mm

07-23

35.5° 20.1°

1.0 mm

07-24

29.6° 19.7°

7.69 mm

07-25

34.7° 20.4°

5.69 mm

07-26

33.2° 22.3°

4.5 mm

07-27

24.7° 19.6°

7.37 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Durham?

Durham Armory, North Carolina, USA

0.3 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

Burdens Creek, North Carolina, USA

11.8 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

Burdens Creek, North Carolina, USA

11.8 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Burdens Creek, North Carolina, USA

11.8 km PM2.5: 24.9 µg/m³

Triple Oak - Near Road, North Carolina, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Durham?

47 Chapel Hill 48 Carrboro 53 Morrisville 52 Cary 51 Apex 47 West Raleigh 46 Raleigh 43 Wake Forest 55 Holly Springs 43 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 2026-07-21T20:02 UTC.