Air Quality in Raleigh, United States

Clear
31.8°C · 35.8% humidity
31.8°
Feels 31.8°
52
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
25 10am
24
24
52 1pm
44
39
35 4pm
32
30
29 7pm
28
36
28 10pm
28
35
28 1am
27
27
27 4am
27
27
27 7am
27
27
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

35h · 4 stn

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

35.8%
Humidity
30.2 km/h
Wind ENE
1013.0 hPa
Pressure
17.4
UV Extreme
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
52
12.79 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Raleigh?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

35h · 4 stations
PM2.512.79 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX17.4
Extreme
AD 300×250
Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)
12.79
Median
13.67
Average
11.5
Low
16.9
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.0 · Bias: -5.8
Both models agree Avg diff: 4.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Raleigh?

76
Millbrook NCore, North Carolina, USA
11.0 km PM2.5: 24.0 µg/m³
55
Triple Oak - Near Road, North Carolina, USA
19.3 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³
30
Burdens Creek, North Carolina, USA
25.0 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
30
Burdens Creek, North Carolina, USA
25.0 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³
21
Burdens Creek, North Carolina, USA
25.0 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³
41
Durham Armory, North Carolina, USA
33.7 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Raleigh?

53 West Raleigh 48 Garner 56 Cary 58 Morrisville 57 Apex 61 Holly Springs 44 Fuquay-Varina 48 Wake Forest 32 Durham 49 Chapel Hill
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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 2026-07-21T17:13 UTC.