What is the air quality in Needham today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Needham is 48 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 11.52 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Needham right now?

The current temperature in Needham is 16.7°C (feels like 16.7°C). Humidity is 95.9% and wind speed is 85.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Needham?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Needham, United States

Drizzle

16.7°C · 95.9% humidity

16.7°

Feels 16.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

54 6pm

48 9pm

43 12am

43 3am

44 6am

44 9am

44 12pm

45 3pm

Station readings

CAMS model adj +20

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.

95.9%

Humidity

85.6 km/h

Wind NNE

1011.4 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

11.52 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

PM2.511.52 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

11.52

Median

11.44

Average

10.6

Low

13.64

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.1 · Bias: -4.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Needham?

07-22

21.5° 15.1°

11.56 mm

07-23

28.4° 16.5°

1.94 mm

07-24

27.9° 15.5°

4.0 mm

07-25

34.7° 19.8°

4.12 mm

07-26

23.8° 16.9°

1.0 mm

07-27

28.5° 14.7°

9.81 mm

07-28

35.8° 22.6°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Needham?

Magazine Beach Park

12.6 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³ PM10: 5.0 µg/m³

Milton Blue Hill Observatory

12.6 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Nubian Square - DEP Station

13.4 km PM2.5: 13.6 µg/m³

Boston Roxbury

13.4 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Boston

16.5 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Boston

16.5 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Brockton

30.3 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Needham?

48 Wellesley 48 West Roxbury 47 Dedham 48 Chestnut Hill 48 Roslindale 48 Hyde Park 48 Natick 49 Jamaica Plain 48 Brighton 45 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 2026-07-22T01:12 UTC.