Where is the air worst in Georgia right now?

Rome has the highest current reading at AQI 58 (Moderate).

How often are readings updated?

Monitors report every hour. We refresh this page with the latest hour from EPA AirNow.

Georgia Air Quality

Current AQI at 23 monitors, highest 58 (Moderate) · Measured 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM PT

Monitors: 23
Highest AQI: 58; Moderate
Typical (median): 44; Good
Above 100: 0

Monitoring sites in Georgia

Worst first. Times are local.

58RomeModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
55GainesvilleModerate · Coarse particles (PM10) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
53AthensModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
52NR-Georgia TechModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
51AugustaModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
51Gwinnett TechModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
49DouglasvilleGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
48South DeKalbGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
48United AveGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
46Georgia StationGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
46ValdostaGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
44Warner RobinsGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
42McDonoughGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
40Columbus AirportGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
39Macon ForestryGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
38KennesawGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
37BrunswickGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
36ConyersGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
36Fort MountainGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
36Savannah East PresidentGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
35AlbanyGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
33DawsonvilleGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT
31Savannah L&AGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 3:00 PM EDT

By county

Highest current AQI among the county's monitors

Frequently asked questions

Where is the air worst in Georgia right now?: Rome has the highest current reading at AQI 58 (Moderate).
How often are readings updated?: Monitors report every hour. We refresh this page with the latest hour from EPA AirNow.

Source: EPA AirNow · Last updated 10/30/2026 · Data are preliminary and subject to change

What the AQI means

0-50Good. Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk.
51-100Moderate. Acceptable. A few unusually sensitive people may have symptoms.
101-150Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should limit long or heavy outdoor exertion.
151-200Unhealthy. Everyone may begin to feel effects. Sensitive groups should avoid long or heavy outdoor exertion.
201-300Very Unhealthy. Health alert: the risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
301-500Hazardous. Health warning of emergency conditions. Everyone is more likely to be affected.

Data sources

AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency · Official site

Data as of 10/30/2026

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