AQI

Albany Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
22(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :5.2µg/m³
PM10 :5.4µg/m³
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Primary Air Pollutants Albany (New York)

PM2.55µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM105µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂0µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO129µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂5µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃72µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast Albany (New York)

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Light drizzle
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Moderate rain
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Clear sky
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Health Recommendations for Albany Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 22

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

8.2 km/h

Light breeze — leaves rustling gently.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Albany (New York)

22
Min. AQIat 10:00 PM on 20th Jul
54
Max. AQIat 11:00 PM on 19th Jul
19-07-2026Time20-07-2026

United States Major Cities AQI Overview


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Last Updated: 20 Jul 2026, 15:01

Health Advice For People Living in Albany

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 Albany 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

Albany · Current air quality: Good · AQI 22

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

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

Common signs

Common signs include: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do’s :
  • Favor indoor, filtered indoor air when the AQI is worse.
  • Hydrate and take breaks from screens or bright light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Try prescribed migraine meds, Have them accessible.
Don’ts :
  • Do not do intense outdoor exercise during elevated AQI periods.
  • Avoid ignore worsening effects 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 Albany, New York

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Albany, New York is 22 (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 Albany, New York 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.