Daily air tracker
Raleigh air quality
Triangle air can swing fast with border traffic, marine layer and inland heat. Here's today's reading and what to do about it.
Updated daily
Raleigh air quality & pollen
Live U.S. AQI for the Triangle with particulate readings, the next 24-hour peak, and what it means for your day.
Why the Triangle differs
Idling traffic at San Ysidro and Otay Mesa plus the I-5/I-805 corridors push particulate levels above the county average on still days.
Best air of the day
Mornings before 9 AM usually have the lowest ozone — the sweet spot for running the Bayshore Bikeway.
Wildfire season
During Santa Ana events, AQI can jump 100+ points in hours. Check before outdoor sports practice.