What is the air quality in Needham today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Needham is 7 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 1.73 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Needham right now?

The current temperature in Needham is 6.2°C (feels like 2.4°C). Humidity is 63.9% and wind speed is 21.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Needham?

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

Air Quality in Needham, United States

Partly Cloudy

6.2°C · 63.9% humidity

6.2°

Feels 2.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 1 stn

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

63.9%

Humidity

21.0 km/h

Wind SSE

1029.7 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

1.73 µg/m³

PM10▲

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Needham?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 1 station

PM2.51.73 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

1.73

Median

2.88

Average

0.75

Low

5.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +4.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Needham?

10-20

15.7° 6.4°

13.88 mm

10-21

20.5° 4.8°

10-22

19.0° 7.6°

0.56 mm

10-23

15.4° 5.0°

10-24

11.1° 8.3°

10-25

21.7° 7.5°

23.69 mm

10-26

11.4° 6.5°

2.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Needham?

East Dedham

7.3 km 15.8°C 50.0% RH PM2.5: 0.8 µg/m³ PM10: 1.3 µg/m³

Boston Roxbury

13.4 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Boston Roxbury

13.4 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Boston Roxbury

13.4 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Lynn Water Treatment Plant

30.2 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³

Lynn Water Treatment Plant

30.2 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Brockton

30.3 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Brockton

30.3 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Brockton

30.3 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Needham?

9 Wellesley 6 West Roxbury 3 Dedham 14 Chestnut Hill 12 Roslindale 5 Hyde Park 9 Natick 17 Jamaica Plain 16 Brighton 8 Norwood

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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 2026-10-20T21:43 UTC.