Providence air quality · Rhode Island, United States
After rain, readings often drop sharply within an hour
US AQI 55 (Moderate) in Providence, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Providence
- PM2.555AQI
- NO₂17AQI
- Ozone4AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Providence (Vernon Street).
Is it safe outside in Providence 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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Providence air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 38average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 57worst day, 8 October
- 23cleanest day, 29 September
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 40, about the same as the week before (41). 32 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Providence
No active National Weather Service alerts for Providence.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Sunny | 61°F | 43°F | 2% |
| Tue 20 | Partly Sunny | 63°F | 45°F | 2% |
| Wed 21 | Partly Sunny | 57°F | 43°F | 17% |
| Thu 22 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 63°F | 41°F | 15% |
| Fri 23 | Sunny | 57°F | 37°F | 1% |
| Sat 24 | Sunny | 57°F | 37°F | 0% |
| Sun 25 | Sunny | 64°F | 45°F | 2% |
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Providence air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Providence right now?
The US AQI in Providence is 55 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Providence 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 Providence been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Providence averaged US AQI 38. The worst day was 8 October at 57; the cleanest was 29 September at 23. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Providence'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.