District of Columbia air quality today

Today's readings across District of Columbia: Washington has the highest reading at Moderate, and 0 of 3 tracked cities rate Good. Click any city for the pollutants behind its number and what they mean for time outside.

Cities in District of Columbia

CityAir quality todayEPA level
Washington Air QualityModerateas of Jul 282 of 6
Bloomingdale Air QualityModerateas of Jul 282 of 6
Adams Morgan Air QualityModerateas of Jul 282 of 6
Gateway Air QualityNo live readingNot available
Shaw Air QualityNo live readingNot available

Readings use the EPA's six-level scale, from Good (1) to Hazardous (6), and update daily. Cities without a reading refresh the next time their page loads.

How to read these numbers

The air quality index tracks pollution: ozone, fine particles (PM2.5), dust, and exhaust. Good and Moderate days are fine for almost everyone. At Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, people with asthma or a heart condition feel it first. Unhealthy and above means everyone should cut back time outside.

Pollen is not part of this score. A Good air day in District of Columbia can still be a rough allergy day, so check District of Columbia pollen levels too before you plan a long day outside.

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