Altoona air quality · Pennsylvania, United States
This is what breathable city air is supposed to feel like
US AQI 36 (Good) in Altoona, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Altoona
- PM2.536AQI
- Ozone5AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Altoona (Altoona).
Is it safe outside in Altoona right now?
Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadEnjoy it.
Running and jogging
Go aheadA great time to run outdoors.
Cycling
Go aheadRide freely.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Go aheadNo limits.
Open windows
Go aheadAir out your home.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededNot needed.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Altoona air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 25average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 44worst day, 17 September
- 10cleanest day, 22 September
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 28, about the same as the week before (26). 36 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Altoona
No active National Weather Service alerts for Altoona.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Widespread Frost then Sunny | 66°F | 37°F | 0% |
| Tue 20 | Patchy Frost then Sunny | 66°F | 34°F | 0% |
| Wed 21 | Patchy Frost then Sunny | 64°F | 36°F | 0% |
| Thu 22 | Areas Of Frost then Sunny | 64°F | 39°F | 0% |
| Fri 23 | Sunny | 61°F | 34°F | 0% |
| Sat 24 | Sunny | 61°F | 36°F | 0% |
| Sun 25 | Sunny | 64°F | 41°F | 0% |
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Nearby cities
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Altoona air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Altoona right now?
The US AQI in Altoona is 36 (Good). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Altoona today?
A great time to be outside. Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk. For runners: A great time to run outdoors.
How has air quality in Altoona been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Altoona averaged US AQI 25. The worst day was 17 September at 44; the cleanest was 22 September at 10. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Altoona's air quality data come from?
From US EPA AirNow, using 1 monitoring station in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: US EPA AirNow. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.