What is the air quality in Salem today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Salem is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Salem right now?

The current temperature in Salem is 15.7°C (feels like 15.7°C). Humidity is 94.7% and wind speed is 35.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Salem?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 4.4 (Moderate).

Air Quality in Salem, United States

Rain

15.7°C · 94.7% humidity

15.7°

Feels 15.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 3pm

23 6pm

25 9pm

25 12am

27 3am

27 6am

24 9am

24 12pm

Air Quality Index Trend

40h · 2 stn

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Salem's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration. Current PM2.5 concentration in Salem is 1.1× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

94.7%

Humidity

35.0 km/h

Wind NNE

1018.7 hPa

Pressure

4.4

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.5 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Salem?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

40h · 2 stations

PM2.55.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX4.4

Moderate

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

5.5

Median

5.5

Average

5.5

Low

5.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.0 · Bias: +1.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Salem?

05-28

32.8° 19.8°

0.19 mm

05-29

33.8° 8.3°

27.38 mm

05-30

27.8° 19.1°

05-31

30.1° 8.9°

06-01

32.0° 11.4°

06-02

28.9° 12.0°

06-03

24.7° 15.8°

1.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Salem?

Herman L. Horn Elementary School, Roanoke, USA

15.1 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Salem?

23 Cave Spring 23 Roanoke 27 Blacksburg 27 Christiansburg 27 Radford 18 West Lynchburg 18 Lynchburg 27 Eden 24 Danville 40 Beckley

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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 2026-05-28T22:52 UTC.