AQI

Frederick County Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
35(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :8.5µg/m³
PM10 :9.1µg/m³
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Unhealthy
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Primary Air Pollutants Frederick County (Maryland)

PM2.59µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM109µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂1µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO138µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂1µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃101µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast Frederick County (Maryland)

Now28°
Light drizzle
18:0027°
Overcast
19:0026°
Overcast
20:0025°
Moderate drizzle
21:0024°
Dense drizzle
22:0024°
Light drizzle
23:0024°
Light drizzle
00:0023°
Light drizzle
01:0023°
Overcast
02:0022°
Clear sky
03:0022°
Overcast
04:0021°
Clear sky
05:0021°
Clear sky
06:0021°
Clear sky
07:0022°
Clear sky
08:0024°
Clear sky
09:0025°
Clear sky
10:0026°
Mostly clear
11:0027°
Clear sky
12:0028°
Clear sky
13:0029°
Clear sky
14:0029°
Mostly clear
15:0028°
Partly cloudy
16:0028°
Mostly clear

Health Recommendations for Frederick County Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 35

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

UV Index

1.95

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

4.1 km/h

Calm or light air — barely noticeable.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Frederick County (Maryland)

35
Min. AQIat 5:00 PM on 21st Jul
100
Max. AQIat 6:00 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 Frederick County

0.4
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly2.8 Cigarettes
Monthly12 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 0.4 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 Frederick County Current AQI (US)
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable
Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.Get an Air Purifier

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Frederick County · Current air quality: Good · AQI 35

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

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

Common signs

Symptoms often include: 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 Frederick County, Maryland

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Frederick County, Maryland is 35 (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 Frederick County, 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.