AQI

Kent County Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
26(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :6.3µg/m³
PM10 :6.4µg/m³
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Primary Air Pollutants Kent County (Michigan)

PM2.56µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM106µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂1µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO196µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂6µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃75µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast Kent County (Michigan)

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Partly cloudy
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Mostly clear
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Clear sky
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Partly cloudy
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Overcast

Health Recommendations for Kent County Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 26

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

UV Index

0

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

21.7 km/h

Moderate wind — noticeable and steady.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Kent County (Michigan)

26
Min. AQIat 3:00 AM on 21st Jul
110
Max. AQIat 5:00 PM on 20th Jul
20-07-2026Time21-07-2026

United States Major Cities AQI Overview

New York landmark

New York

70

Temp.

22.7°C

Hum.

81%

Los Angeles landmark

Los Angeles

68

Temp.

21.7°C

Hum.

75%

Chicago landmark

Chicago

21

Temp.

25.3°C

Hum.

77%

Houston landmark

Houston

58

Temp.

26.5°C

Hum.

92%

Phoenix landmark

Phoenix

59

Temp.

28.4°C

Hum.

56%

San Francisco landmark

San Francisco

46

Temp.

16.7°C

Hum.

80%

Seattle landmark

Seattle

78

Temp.

16.9°C

Hum.

80%

Denver landmark

Denver

27

Temp.

22.4°C

Hum.

57%

Philadelphia landmark

Philadelphia

47

Temp.

26.5°C

Hum.

81%

San Antonio landmark

San Antonio

53

Temp.

25.1°C

Hum.

91%

Dallas landmark

Dallas

39

Temp.

30°C

Hum.

57%

Atlanta landmark

Atlanta

38

Temp.

25.3°C

Hum.

83%

Most Polluted Cities by AQI United States

1.Detroit, Michigan
91
Moderate6x above Standard
2.Charleston, West Virginia
89
Moderate6x above Standard
3.Grand Rapids, Michigan
88
Moderate6x above Standard
4.Lansing, Michigan
88
Moderate6x above Standard
5.Ann Arbor, Michigan
87
Moderate6x above Standard
6.Cleveland, Ohio
84
Moderate6x above Standard
7.Cincinnati, Ohio
81
Moderate5x above Standard
8.Toledo, Ohio
80
Moderate5x above Standard
9.Columbus, Ohio
79
Moderate5x above Standard
10.Louisville, Kentucky
77
Moderate5x above Standard
AQI City Rankings
Last Updated: 20 Jul 2026, 15:01

Health Advice For People Living in Kent County

0.3
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly2.1 Cigarettes
Monthly9 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 0.3 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 Kent County 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

Kent County · Current air quality: Good · AQI 26

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

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

Common signs

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

Do’s :
  • Choose indoor, clean indoor air when the AQI is elevated.
  • Stay hydrated and take short breaks from devices or harsh light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Make use of prescribed migraine meds, Keep close them accessible.
Don’ts :
  • Try not to do intense outdoor exercise during worse AQI periods.
  • Don’t ignore worsening symptoms 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.

Kent County's Nearby Cities AQI

1.Kent
State: Michigan
Population: 657,974
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2.Muskegon
State: Michigan
Population: 38,401
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3.Kalamazoo
State: Michigan
Population: 76,041
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4.Calhoun
State: Michigan
Population: 134,310
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5.Ingham
State: Michigan
Population: 284,900
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6.Midland
State: Michigan
Population: 42,200
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7.Genesee
State: Michigan
Population: -
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8.Washtenaw
State: Michigan
Population: 372,258
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9.Oakland
State: Michigan
Population: 1,274,395
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10.Wayne
State: Michigan
Population: 17,081
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11.Macomb
State: Michigan
Population: -
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Air Quality FAQs at Kent County, Michigan

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Kent County, Michigan is 26 (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 Kent County, Michigan 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.