Where is the air worst in New York right now?

Bklyn - PS 314 has the highest current reading at AQI 63 (Moderate).

How often are readings updated?

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

New York Air Quality

Current AQI at 36 monitors, highest 63 (Moderate) · Measured 10/30/2026, 11:00 AM PT

Monitors: 36
Highest AQI: 63; Moderate
Typical (median): 31; Good
Above 100: 0

Monitoring sites in New York

Worst first. Times are local.

63Bklyn - PS 314Moderate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
63Bronx - IS74Moderate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
62Bklyn - PS274Moderate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
62Bronx - IS52Moderate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
61QueensModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
61Queens Near-roadModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
59CCNYModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
59Fresh KillsModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
54Manhattan/IS143Moderate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
54MaspethModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
53HoltsvilleModerate · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
47Rockland CtyGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
41White PlainsGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
37Mt NinhamGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
32StillwaterGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
31NewburghGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
31Pfizer LabGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
31RiverheadGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
30BabylonGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
30DunkirkGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
29LoudonvilleGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
28Pinnacle State ParkGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
27MillbrookGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
25Connecticut HillGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
24Piseco LakeGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
21E SyracuseGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
19AmherstGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
19Perch RiverGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
19Whiteface MtnGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
19WilliamsonGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
18BuffaloGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
17AlbanyGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
17MiddleportGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
9Rochester Near-roadGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
7RochesterGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT
0UticaGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the air worst in New York right now?: Bklyn - PS 314 has the highest current reading at AQI 63 (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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