What is the air quality in Hickory today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Hickory is 27 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Hickory right now?

The current temperature in Hickory is 26.0°C (feels like 26.0°C). Humidity is 62.3% and wind speed is 6.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Hickory?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 7.9 (Very High).

Air Quality in Hickory, United States

Partly Cloudy

26.0°C · 62.3% humidity

26.0°

Feels 26.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 2pm

27 5pm

25 8pm

25 11pm

25 2am

25 5am

25 8am

24 11am

Air Quality Index Trend

21h · 1 stn

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

62.3%

Humidity

6.3 km/h

Wind WNW

1012.4 hPa

Pressure

7.9

UV Very High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.5 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Hickory?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

21h · 1 station

PM2.56.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX7.9

Very High

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

6.5

Median

6.5

Average

5.8

Low

7.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: -0.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Hickory?

07-21

31.5° 21.0°

2.31 mm

07-22

33.9° 20.8°

0.13 mm

07-23

33.4° 19.3°

6.5 mm

07-24

26.8° 18.6°

5.12 mm

07-25

33.1° 19.0°

0.94 mm

07-26

34.1° 22.5°

2.25 mm

07-27

26.5° 16.7°

5.12 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Hickory?

Hickory, North Carolina, USA

2.6 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Hickory, North Carolina, USA

2.6 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Hickory, North Carolina, USA

2.6 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Hickory?

30 Lenoir 32 Morganton 41 Statesville 38 Mooresville 41 Cornelius 39 Shelby 39 Gastonia 38 Huntersville 30 Boone 34 Kannapolis

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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 2026-07-21T21:38 UTC.