Rhode Island air quality today
Today's readings across Rhode Island: Carolina has the highest reading at Moderate, and 24 of 26 tracked cities rate Good. Click any city for the pollutants behind its number and what they mean for time outside.
Cities in Rhode Island
| City | Air quality today | EPA level |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Air Quality | Moderateas of Jul 28 | 2 of 6 |
| Rumford Air Quality | Moderateas of Jul 28 | 2 of 6 |
| Providence Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Warwick Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Cranston Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Woonsocket Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Newport Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Valley Falls Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Newport East Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| North Smithfield Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Pascoag Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Lincoln Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Warren Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Little Compton Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Narragansett Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Portsmouth Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Westerly Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Smithfield Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Riverside Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Cumberland Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| North Kingstown Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Tiverton Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Middletown Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Exeter Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| West Warwick Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Block Island Air Quality | Goodas of Jul 28 | 1 of 6 |
| Pawtucket Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| East Providence Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Central Falls Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Chepachet Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Jamestown Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Quidnessett Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| East Greenwich Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| New Shoreham Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Shore Acres Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Charlestown Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Barrington Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Johnston Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Coventry Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| Wakefield Air Quality | No live reading | Not available |
| North Providence Air Quality | No live reading | Not 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 Rhode Island can still be a rough allergy day, so check Rhode Island pollen levels too before you plan a long day outside.