What is the air quality in Hickory today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Hickory is 34 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Hickory right now?

The current temperature in Hickory is 8.7°C (feels like 6.1°C). Humidity is 78.1% and wind speed is 16.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Hickory?

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

Air Quality in Hickory, United States

Cloudy

8.7°C · 78.1% humidity

8.7°

Feels 6.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

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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.

78.1%

Humidity

16.8 km/h

Wind N

1027.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.2 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Hickory?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

32h · 1 station

PM2.58.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

8.2

Median

8.2

Average

8.2

Low

8.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -1.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Hickory?

10-21

25.5° 8.3°

10-22

22.4° 11.0°

10-23

16.7° 5.3°

20.5 mm

10-24

16.5° 11.5°

2.44 mm

10-25

20.5° 4.6°

1.13 mm

10-26

20.9° 9.5°

1.37 mm

10-27

15.1° 10.3°

0.94 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Hickory?

Hickory, North Carolina, USA

2.6 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Hickory, North Carolina, USA

2.6 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Hickory?

29 Lenoir 21 Morganton 25 Statesville 24 Mooresville 29 Cornelius 26 Shelby 27 Gastonia 28 Huntersville 30 Boone 9 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 2026-10-21T04:01 UTC.