Amarillo air quality · Texas, United States
This is what breathable city air is supposed to feel like
US AQI 16 (Good) in Amarillo, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Amarillo
- PM2.516AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Amarillo (Amarillo 24th Ave C1025).
Is it safe outside in Amarillo 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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Amarillo air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 33average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 61worst day, 17 September
- 14cleanest day, 15 October
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 22, better than the week before (36). 33 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Amarillo
No active National Weather Service alerts for Amarillo.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Sunny | 73°F | 52°F | 7% |
| Tue 20 | Mostly Sunny | 73°F | 55°F | 7% |
| Wed 21 | Sunny | 79°F | 59°F | 0% |
| Thu 22 | Mostly Sunny | 77°F | 61°F | 16% |
| Fri 23 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 73°F | 57°F | 44% |
| Sat 24 | Chance Rain Showers | 72°F | 54°F | 44% |
| Sun 25 | Chance Rain Showers | 66°F | 54°F | 30% |
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Amarillo air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Amarillo right now?
The US AQI in Amarillo is 16 (Good). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Amarillo 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 Amarillo been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Amarillo averaged US AQI 33. The worst day was 17 September at 61; the cleanest was 15 October at 14. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Amarillo'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.