AQI

Baltimore Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
42(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :10µg/m³
PM10 :10.9µg/m³
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Primary Air Pollutants Baltimore (Maryland)

PM2.510µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM1011µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂1µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO138µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂2µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃120µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast Baltimore (Maryland)

Now23°
Heavy rain
17:0026°
Mostly clear
18:0026°
Overcast
19:0025°
Light drizzle
20:0024°
Overcast
21:0024°
Light drizzle
22:0024°
Light drizzle
23:0023°
Moderate rain
00:0022°
Slight rain
01:0022°
Moderate drizzle
02:0022°
Light drizzle
03:0022°
Dense drizzle
04:0022°
Clear sky
05:0022°
Clear sky
06:0021°
Light drizzle
07:0022°
Clear sky
08:0024°
Clear sky
09:0026°
Clear sky
10:0026°
Overcast
11:0028°
Overcast
12:0028°
Mostly clear
13:0029°
Clear sky
14:0029°
Clear sky
15:0029°
Overcast

Health Recommendations for Baltimore Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 42

Good
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable

UV Index

3.35

Moderate

Use protection if you’re out for extended periods.

Wind

7.4 km/h

Light breeze — leaves rustling gently.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Baltimore (Maryland)

41
Min. AQIat 9:00 AM on 21st Jul
103
Max. AQIat 5:00 PM on 20th Jul
20-07-2026Time21-07-2026

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Last Updated: 21 Jul 2026, 15:01

Health Advice For People Living in Baltimore

0.5
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly3.5 Cigarettes
Monthly15 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 0.5 cigarettes a day.

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is calculated using the average PM2.5 concentration from the past 24 hours, assuming constant exposure throughout that period.
Solutions for Baltimore Current AQI (US)
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable
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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Baltimore · Current air quality: Good · AQI 42

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

Risk of Headaches symptoms is Low when AQI of Baltimore is Good (0-50).

Common signs

You may notice: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do’s :
  • Prefer indoor, filtered air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Drink water and pause from screen time or strong light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Consider using prescribed migraine meds, Store them accessible.
Don’ts :
  • Avoid do intense outdoor exercise during poor AQI periods.
  • Try not to ignore worsening issues that feel unusual for you.

Disclaimer: The health risks mentioned above are precautionary recommendations based on current AQI levels. While you may not experience immediate effects, prolonged exposure to air pollution can lead to these health issues over time. This is not medical advice. Please consult a clinician if you experience severe, unusual, or worsening symptoms.

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Air Quality FAQs at Baltimore, Maryland

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Baltimore, Maryland is 42 (Good). This was last updated recently.

The best AQI (US) level was generally lower during the early afternoon in the last 24 hours.

The worst AQI (US) level typically peaks during early morning or late evening hours due to temperature inversion.

The AQI (US) levels in Baltimore, Maryland have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are good for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.