What Is Aqi Nyc

Our current air quality index (AQI) provides information on the quality of air that you are breathing and its impact on your health. There are at least six different pollutants that we track that impact the cleanliness of air and your health.

How bad is the air quality in NYC?

New York City air quality exceeded the WHO annual limits on nearly one-third of days from 2020 to 2021. Due to wildfire smoke from wildfires out west, New York City air quality averaged nearly six times the daily recommended limit of dangerous PM 2.5 pollutants on its worse day in 2021.

How bad is a 500 AQI?

“An AQI of 500 is exceptionally high. … The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. “The kind of air quality you are breathing depends on the concentrations of pollutants such as PM 2.5 or PM 10.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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