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Today's Air Quality Index (AQI) Forecast for New York State


New York State Air Quality Hotline: (800) 535-1345

As of May 2008, new, more protective national air quality standards for ozone and fine particles are in effect.  The AQI has been adjusted to reflect this change.  This may lead to an increased frequency of air quality advisories despite recent improvements in air quality.

Complete set of forecast values


For Friday, February 3, 2012 (Updated 02/03/2012 @ 12:58PM)
Region Maximum AQI Air Quality

Long Island

31
(Fine Particles)

Good

NYC Metro

37
(Fine Particles)

Good

Lower Hudson Valley

25
(Fine Particles)

Good

Upper Hudson Valley

26
(Fine Particles)

Good

Adirondacks

18
(Fine Particles)

Good

Eastern Lake Ontario

33
(Fine Particles)

Good

Central

31
(Fine Particles)

Good

Western

40
(Fine Particles)

Good

AQI Legend
  Data Not Available

  Good
(0-50)
  Moderate
(51-100)
  Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
(101-150)
  Unhealthy
(151-200)
  Very Unhealthy
(201-300)
  Hazardous
(301-500)
More Information

The ozone forecast season runs from May through September.  Forecasts of fine particles are made year round.
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