Milwaukee air quality · Wisconsin, United States
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US AQI 22 (Good) in Milwaukee, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: NO₂.
Updated
Pollutants in Milwaukee
- NO₂22AQI
- PM2.522AQI
- PM1012AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Milwaukee (Milwaukee College Ave-Near Road).
Is it safe outside in Milwaukee 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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Milwaukee air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 32average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 50worst day, 1 October
- 10cleanest day, 17 October
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 23, better than the week before (37). 34 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Milwaukee
No active National Weather Service alerts for Milwaukee.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Sunny | 64°F | 46°F | 0% |
| Tue 20 | Mostly Sunny | 63°F | 46°F | 1% |
| Wed 21 | Sunny | 66°F | 50°F | 1% |
| Thu 22 | Sunny | 64°F | 54°F | 1% |
| Fri 23 | Mostly Sunny | 63°F | 54°F | 0% |
| Sat 24 | Mostly Sunny | 64°F | 54°F | 5% |
| Sun 25 | Partly Sunny | 64°F | 52°F | 8% |
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Milwaukee air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Milwaukee right now?
The US AQI in Milwaukee is 22 (Good). The main pollutant is NO₂.
Is it safe to go outside in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Milwaukee averaged US AQI 32. The worst day was 1 October at 50; the cleanest was 17 October at 10. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Milwaukee'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.