What is the air quality in Schenectady today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Schenectady is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.3 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Schenectady right now?

The current temperature in Schenectady is 27.4°C (feels like 28.4°C). Humidity is 41.1% and wind speed is 66.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Schenectady?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 9.4 (Very High).

Air Quality in Schenectady, United States

Windy

27.4°C · 41.1% humidity

27.4°

Feels 28.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 12pm

18 3pm

22 6pm

23 9pm

24 12am

24 3am

24 6am

25 9am

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 2 stn

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

41.1%

Humidity

66.0 km/h

Wind W

1015.4 hPa

Pressure

9.4

UV Very High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.3 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Schenectady?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 2 stations

PM2.54.3 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX9.4

Very High

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

4.3

Median

4.3

Average

4.3

Low

4.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +1.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Schenectady?

09-05

27.4° 14.9°

15.19 mm

09-06

22.2° 15.7°

10.13 mm

09-07

21.8° 14.2°

0.62 mm

09-08

16.5° 15.5°

0.62 mm

09-09

20.4° 10.3°

2.31 mm

09-10

23.6° 11.7°

13.06 mm

09-11

28.6° 8.6°

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Schenectady?

Albany County HD, New York, USA

24.4 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

South Albany, New York, USA

24.8 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

South Albany, New York, USA

24.8 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³

Stillwater, New York, USA

32.3 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Schenectady?

18 Rotterdam 18 Clifton Park 16 Glenville 18 Latham 18 West Albany 18 Cohoes 15 Amsterdam 18 Saratoga Springs 15 Gloversville 18 Wilton

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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 2026-09-05T19:25 UTC.