What is the air quality in South Plainfield today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in South Plainfield is 20 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.74 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in South Plainfield right now?

The current temperature in South Plainfield is 9.7°C (feels like 6.4°C). Humidity is 83.4% and wind speed is 27.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in South Plainfield?

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

Air Quality in South Plainfield, United States

Drizzle

9.7°C · 83.4% humidity

9.7°

Feels 6.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 13 stn

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

83.4%

Humidity

27.2 km/h

Wind E

1028.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.74 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for South Plainfield?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 13 stations

PM2.54.74 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (6 stations within 25 km)

4.74

Median

4.48

Average

2.4

Low

6.7

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +1.3

What is the 7-day forecast for South Plainfield?

10-21

21.6° 7.9°

0.44 mm

10-22

20.3° 11.9°

4.75 mm

10-23

16.8° 7.3°

10-24

16.8° 10.2°

0.06 mm

10-25

17.1° 7.4°

1.5 mm

10-26

14.3° 11.0°

0.44 mm

10-27

12.2° 7.5°

8.44 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.1°C

Where are air quality stations near South Plainfield?

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

11.8 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Rahway PM, NewJersey, USA

11.8 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

Rutgers University, NewJersey, USA

13.1 km PM2.5: 5.3 µg/m³

Fresh Kills West, New York, USA

18.0 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Elizabeth Trailer, NewJersey, USA

18.5 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

Port Richmond, New York, USA

23.9 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Port Richmond, New York, USA

23.9 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³

What cities are near South Plainfield?

19 North Plainfield 21 Edison 20 Iselin 19 Scotch Plains 22 Piscataway 20 Colonia 21 Warren Township 20 Fords 20 Avenel 22 New Brunswick

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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 2026-10-21T01:07 UTC.