Phoenix air quality · Arizona, United States
After rain, readings often drop sharply within an hour
US AQI 72 (Moderate) in Phoenix, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM10.
Updated
Pollutants in Phoenix
- NO₂21AQI
- PM1072AQI
- Ozone19AQI
- PM2.546AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Phoenix (West 43rd).
Is it safe outside in Phoenix right now?
Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
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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Phoenix air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 57average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 155worst day, 15 September
- 30cleanest day, 13 October
- 1days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 54, better than the week before (62). 16 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Phoenix
No active National Weather Service alerts for Phoenix.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mostly Sunny | 88°F | 70°F | 7% |
| Tue 20 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 91°F | 73°F | 77% |
| Wed 21 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 84°F | 66°F | 82% |
| Thu 22 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 81°F | 61°F | 63% |
| Fri 23 | Sunny | 75°F | 57°F | 4% |
| Sat 24 | Sunny | 79°F | 59°F | 3% |
| Sun 25 | Sunny | 82°F | 82°F | 7% |
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Phoenix air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Phoenix right now?
The US AQI in Phoenix is 72 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM10.
Is it safe to go outside in Phoenix today?
Fine for most people. Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
How has air quality in Phoenix been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Phoenix averaged US AQI 57. The worst day was 15 September at 155; the cleanest was 13 October at 30. 1 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Phoenix'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.