What is the air quality in Helena today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Helena is 38 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.1 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Helena right now?

The current temperature in Helena is 16.9°C (feels like 16.9°C). Humidity is 57.9% and wind speed is 18.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Helena?

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

Air Quality in Helena, United States

Partly Cloudy

16.9°C · 57.9% humidity

16.9°

Feels 16.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 2 stn

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

57.9%

Humidity

18.1 km/h

Wind NNE

1020.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.1 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Helena?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 2 stations

PM2.59.1 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

9.1

Median

9.1

Average

9.1

Low

9.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 8.2 · Bias: -0.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Helena?

10-20

20.8° 3.1°

10-21

26.0° 12.7°

10-22

25.0° 14.9°

10-23

25.1° 10.3°

0.69 mm

10-24

20.8° 13.5°

10-25

20.1° 4.7°

10-26

25.2° 10.0°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Helena?

Mcadory, Alabama, USA

15.4 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

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Starcross

16.8 km PM2.5: 0.0 µg/m³ PM10: 0.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Helena?

38 Pelham 38 Alabaster 40 Hoover 38 Bessemer 40 Vestavia Hills 40 Homewood 39 Hueytown 40 Mountain Brook 41 Birmingham 40 Center Point

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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 2026-10-20T21:44 UTC.