What is the air quality in Long Island City today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Long Island City is 20 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.77 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Long Island City right now?

The current temperature in Long Island City is 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C). Humidity is 30.4% and wind speed is 30.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Long Island City?

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

Air Quality in Long Island City, United States

Clear

17.0°C · 30.4% humidity

17.0°

Feels 17.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings 16h ago

AQI 12

PM2.5 2.8 µg/m³ · 16h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

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

30.4%

Humidity

30.2 km/h

Wind W

1021.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.77 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Long Island City?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

4h · 1 station

PM2.54.77 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (15 stations within 25 km)

4.77

Median

4.98

Average

1.2

Low

7.7

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: +1.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Long Island City?

10-20

17.0° 8.1°

12.5 mm

10-21

22.6° 10.0°

0.19 mm

10-22

18.6° 13.3°

5.75 mm

10-23

16.6° 8.6°

10-24

17.6° 11.8°

0.06 mm

10-25

17.8° 11.1°

9.81 mm

10-26

14.4° 11.0°

0.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Long Island City?

Maspeth, New York, USA

5.1 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Public School 274, New York, USA

5.9 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

New York, USA

5.9 km PM2.5: 1.2 µg/m³

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7.5 km PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³

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

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8.2 km 22.0°C 37.0% RH

I S 52 Junior High School, New York, USA

8.9 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

Jersey City FH, NewJersey, USA

9.0 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

Jersey City FH, NewJersey, USA

9.0 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Intermediate School 74, New York, USA

9.5 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Long Island City?

21 Sunnyside 19 Greenpoint 15 Gramercy Park 21 Astoria 18 Williamsburg 18 Times Square 25 Woodside 12 East Village 25 Maspeth 18 Hell's Kitchen

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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 2026-10-20T20:58 UTC.