What is the air quality in Independence today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Independence is 45 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 10.89 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Independence right now?

The current temperature in Independence is 22.2°C (feels like 22.2°C). Humidity is 40.2% and wind speed is 44.5 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Independence?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 19.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Independence, United States

Windy

22.2°C · 40.2% humidity

22.2°

Feels 22.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

54 9am

45 12pm

34 3pm

27 6pm

25 9pm

24 12am

24 3am

24 6am

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 4 stn

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

40.2%

Humidity

44.5 km/h

Wind N

1020.6 hPa

Pressure

19.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

10.89 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Independence?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 4 stations

PM2.510.89 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX19.9

Extreme

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

10.89

Median

13.0

Average

9.1

Low

16.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -4.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Independence?

05-30

24.0° 18.1°

0.44 mm

05-31

30.7° 9.2°

06-01

31.2° 14.4°

0.5 mm

06-02

25.1° 11.4°

0.06 mm

06-03

24.9° 22.0°

10.06 mm

06-04

24.2° 20.4°

06-05

28.0° 12.2°

0.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Independence?

Nku, Kentucky, USA

10.6 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Independence?

46 Erlanger 52 Covington 48 Fort Thomas 52 Newport 44 Burlington 56 Cincinnati 54 Norwood 42 White Oak 46 Forest Park 42 Fairfield

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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 2026-05-30T16:58 UTC.