What is the air quality in Scotch Plains today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Scotch Plains is 30 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.35 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Scotch Plains right now?

The current temperature in Scotch Plains is 9.0°C (feels like 6.2°C). Humidity is 75.8% and wind speed is 19.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Scotch Plains?

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

Air Quality in Scotch Plains, United States

Drizzle

9.0°C · 75.8% humidity

9.0°

Feels 6.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 13 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.

75.8%

Humidity

19.3 km/h

Wind ESE

1028.9 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.35 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Scotch Plains?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 13 stations

PM2.57.35 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (6 stations within 25 km)

7.35

Median

6.52

Average

3.8

Low

10.6

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -1.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Scotch Plains?

10-20

15.6° 5.9°

8.38 mm

10-21

21.6° 6.6°

0.25 mm

10-22

19.2° 9.4°

4.19 mm

10-23

14.3° 6.0°

10-24

15.5° 8.3°

10-25

16.6° 7.2°

3.44 mm

10-26

13.0° 7.4°

0.62 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Scotch Plains?

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

11.2 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

15.4 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Fresh Kills West, New York, USA

18.2 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Port Richmond, New York, USA

21.5 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Rutgers University, NewJersey, USA

21.7 km PM2.5: 7.7 µg/m³

Rutgers University, NewJersey, USA

21.7 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Scotch Plains?

31 North Plainfield 28 Summit 31 Cranford 32 South Plainfield 35 Iselin 27 Millburn 44 Rahway 28 Roselle 36 Colonia 26 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 2026-10-20T22:43 UTC.