What is the air quality in Washington today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Washington is 20 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.73 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Washington right now?

The current temperature in Washington is 17.6°C (feels like 17.6°C). Humidity is 45.4% and wind speed is 21.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Washington?

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

Air Quality in Washington, United States

Clear

17.6°C · 45.4% humidity

17.6°

Feels 17.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 23 stn

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

45.4%

Humidity

21.3 km/h

Wind E

1021.2 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.73 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Washington?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 23 stations

PM2.54.73 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (20 stations within 25 km)

4.73

Median

4.67

Average

3.43

Low

7.44

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: +1.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Washington?

10-20

17.6° 6.2°

6.31 mm

10-21

24.3° 8.4°

0.06 mm

10-22

21.1° 11.7°

0.13 mm

10-23

15.6° 7.0°

0.13 mm

10-24

17.9° 11.0°

0.19 mm

10-25

20.3° 6.9°

10-26

15.9° 12.5°

16.38 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Washington?

Center City Shaw Campus

1.8 km PM2.5: 4.9 µg/m³

Aslin

2.1 km PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³

224 V St. NE

3.9 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

Aurora Hills Visitor Center, Northern Virginia, USA

4.6 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Aurora Hills Visitor Center, Northern Virginia, USA

4.6 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Lee Montessori Brookland

4.9 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Taste Makers Food Hall

5.1 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

Friendship Blow Pierce

5.2 km PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³

Kingman Island - Heritage Island Bridge

6.0 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³

3414 Nebraska Ave NW

6.0 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Washington?

20 Golden Triangle 20 Downtown DC 20 Dupont Circle 20 Mount Vernon Triangle 20 Shaw 20 Northwest One 20 Foggy Bottom 19 Southwest Waterfront 20 NoMa 20 Adams Morgan

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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 2026-10-20T20:05 UTC.