What is the air quality in Washington Heights today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Washington Heights is 13 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.1 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Washington Heights right now?

The current temperature in Washington Heights is 7.8°C (feels like 3.9°C). Humidity is 59.7% and wind speed is 26.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Washington Heights?

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

Air Quality in Washington Heights, United States

Partly Cloudy

7.8°C · 59.7% humidity

7.8°

Feels 3.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings 9h ago

AQI 8

PM2.5 2.0 µg/m³ · 9h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

18h · 1 stn

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

59.7%

Humidity

26.6 km/h

Wind N

1029.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

3.1 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Washington Heights?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

18h · 1 station

PM2.53.1 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (8 stations within 25 km)

3.1

Median

3.21

Average

2.4

Low

4.58

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +2.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Washington Heights?

10-21

22.1° 7.8°

10-22

19.7° 11.1°

5.87 mm

10-23

16.1° 7.3°

10-24

16.9° 9.9°

10-25

18.9° 10.7°

18.19 mm

10-26

13.2° 7.2°

0.25 mm

10-27

12.0° 8.0°

7.13 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Washington Heights?

Ft Lee Near Road, NewJersey, USA

2.6 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³

SBH Health System

3.7 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

I S 52 Junior High School, New York, USA

4.7 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

New York Botanical Garden, USA

5.2 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³

Queens Near Road, New York, USA

15.8 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

New York, USA

16.2 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

New York, USA

16.2 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Jersey City FH, NewJersey, USA

17.0 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Jersey City FH, NewJersey, USA

17.0 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Jersey City FH, NewJersey, USA

17.0 km PM2.5: 2.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Washington Heights?

15 Morris Heights 16 University Heights 18 Tremont 10 Fort Lee 18 Fordham 14 Morrisania 13 Melrose 18 East Tremont 14 Kings Bridge 13 Mott Haven

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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 2026-10-21T11:55 UTC.