What is the air quality in Newark today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Newark is 28 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.67 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Newark right now?

The current temperature in Newark is 16.9°C (feels like 16.9°C). Humidity is 31.5% and wind speed is 31.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Newark?

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

Air Quality in Newark, United States

Clear

16.9°C · 31.5% humidity

16.9°

Feels 16.9°

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

31.5%

Humidity

31.1 km/h

Wind W

1021.7 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.67 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Newark?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

4h · 1 station

PM2.56.67 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (12 stations within 25 km)

6.67

Median

6.11

Average

1.7

Low

8.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -0.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Newark?

10-20

16.9° 7.3°

10.5 mm

10-21

22.7° 8.9°

0.19 mm

10-22

19.4° 12.2°

5.0 mm

10-23

16.5° 7.4°

10-24

17.1° 10.9°

10-25

18.4° 9.5°

7.5 mm

10-26

13.6° 9.6°

0.31 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Newark?

Jersey City FH, NewJersey, USA

10.2 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

Jersey City FH, NewJersey, USA

10.2 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

10.9 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

10.9 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

10.9 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Port Richmond, New York, USA

11.8 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

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

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15.4 km 22.0°C 37.0% RH

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

17.0 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

17.0 km PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Newark?

28 Harrison 28 Kearny 29 East Orange 28 Irvington 28 Hillside 28 North Arlington 29 South Orange 28 Bloomfield 33 Jersey City 29 Maplewood

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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 2026-10-20T20:05 UTC.