What is the air quality in Sterling today?

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

What is the temperature in Sterling right now?

The current temperature in Sterling is 10.4°C (feels like 10.4°C). Humidity is 76.5% and wind speed is 32.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Sterling?

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

Air Quality in Sterling, United States

Cloudy

10.4°C · 76.5% humidity

10.4°

Feels 10.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 18 stn

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

76.5%

Humidity

32.8 km/h

Wind NE

1027.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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 Sterling?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 18 stations

PM2.54.3 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

4.3

Median

4.3

Average

4.3

Low

4.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: +2.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Sterling?

10-20

16.7° 5.5°

4.13 mm

10-21

25.4° 4.8°

0.06 mm

10-22

20.6° 9.1°

10-23

15.0° 3.7°

1.06 mm

10-24

16.5° 7.8°

0.06 mm

10-25

18.9° 5.8°

0.13 mm

10-26

15.5° 11.9°

17.13 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Sterling?

Ashburn - Broad Run High School, Northern Virginia, USA

5.6 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Ashburn - Broad Run High School, Northern Virginia, USA

5.6 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Ashburn - Broad Run High School, Northern Virginia, USA

5.6 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Long Park - Haymarket, Northern Virginia, USA

24.7 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Long Park - Haymarket, Northern Virginia, USA

24.7 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Long Park - Haymarket, Northern Virginia, USA

24.7 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Sterling?

18 Herndon 18 Ashburn 19 Reston 18 Oak Hill 18 South Riding 23 Great Falls 18 Chantilly 21 Wolf Trap 28 North Potomac 18 Leesburg

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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 2026-10-20T23:40 UTC.