What is the air quality in Scotch Plains today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Scotch Plains is 20 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.87 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Scotch Plains right now?

The current temperature in Scotch Plains is 32.3°C (feels like 35.2°C). Humidity is 43.1% and wind speed is 50.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Scotch Plains?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 14.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Scotch Plains, United States

Windy

32.3°C · 43.1% humidity

32.3°

Feels 35.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

4 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 10am

20 1pm

22 4pm

24 7pm

27 10pm

25 1am

25 4am

25 7am

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 7 stn

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

43.1%

Humidity

50.1 km/h

Wind W

1015.3 hPa

Pressure

14.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.87 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Scotch Plains?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 7 stations

PM2.54.87 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX14.9

Extreme

Station readings (4 stations within 25 km)

4.87

Median

4.78

Average

3.1

Low

5.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: +1.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Scotch Plains?

09-05

32.3° 14.7°

0.75 mm

09-06

22.0° 17.8°

21.19 mm

09-07

21.1° 16.9°

09-08

25.2° 17.1°

0.62 mm

09-09

26.3° 13.3°

0.06 mm

09-10

26.4° 16.0°

8.19 mm

09-11

32.1° 12.6°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Scotch Plains?

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

11.2 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

11.2 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

11.2 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

11.2 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

15.4 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

15.4 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

15.4 km PM2.5: 1.7 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

15.4 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³

Fresh Kills West, New York, USA

18.2 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Port Richmond, New York, USA

21.5 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Scotch Plains?

21 North Plainfield 20 Summit 20 Cranford 21 South Plainfield 21 Iselin 19 Millburn 20 Rahway 20 Roselle 21 Colonia 20 Union

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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 2026-09-05T17:15 UTC.