South Bend air quality · Indiana, United States
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US AQI 51 (Moderate) in South Bend, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in South Bend
- PM2.551AQI
- NO₂9AQI
- Ozone6AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near South Bend (Elkhart-Prairie St.).
Is it safe outside in South Bend 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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South Bend air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 36average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 56worst day, 14 October
- 21cleanest day, 22 September
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 36, better than the week before (42). 32 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in South Bend
No active National Weather Service alerts for South Bend.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Sunny | 66°F | 39°F | 0% |
| Tue 20 | Sunny | 70°F | 43°F | 0% |
| Wed 21 | Sunny | 70°F | 45°F | 0% |
| Thu 22 | Sunny | 72°F | 46°F | 1% |
| Fri 23 | Sunny | 70°F | 45°F | 0% |
| Sat 24 | Mostly Sunny | 70°F | 48°F | 1% |
| Sun 25 | Mostly Sunny | 72°F | 48°F | 3% |
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South Bend air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in South Bend right now?
The US AQI in South Bend is 51 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in South Bend 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 South Bend been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, South Bend averaged US AQI 36. The worst day was 14 October at 56; the cleanest was 22 September at 21. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does South Bend'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.