AQI

Joplin Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
46(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :5.4µg/m³
PM10 :6.3µg/m³
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Primary Air Pollutants Joplin (Missouri)

PM2.55µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM106µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂1µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO146µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂3µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃83µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast Joplin (Missouri)

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Health Recommendations for Joplin Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 46

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

UV Index

0.4

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

15.7 km/h

Moderate wind — noticeable and steady.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Joplin (Missouri)

33
Min. AQIat 3:00 AM on 3rd Jun
46
Max. AQIat 6:00 PM on 3rd Jun
03-06-2026Time04-06-2026

United States Major Cities AQI Overview


Most Polluted Cities by AQI United States

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Last Updated: 03 Jun 2026, 22:43

Health Advice For People Living in Joplin

0.2
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly1.4 Cigarettes
Monthly6 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 0.2 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 Joplin 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

Joplin · Current air quality: Good · AQI 46

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

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

Common signs

Potential indicators 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.

Air Quality FAQs at Joplin, Missouri

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Joplin, Missouri is 46 (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 Joplin, Missouri 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.