AirNow · Ohio
Air quality in Columbus
Right now50Good
Air quality is good. It's a fine day to be outside. Main pollutant: ozone. Measured 18:00 EDT.
Forecast
Today
fine particles (PM2.5)53 · Moderate
fine particles (PM2.5)53 · Moderate
Thu, Oct 8
fine particles (PM2.5)44 · Good
fine particles (PM2.5)44 · Good
Fri, Oct 9
fine particles (PM2.5)58 · Moderate
fine particles (PM2.5)58 · Moderate
Sat, Oct 10
fine particles (PM2.5)55 · Moderate
fine particles (PM2.5)55 · Moderate
Forecaster's note
Wednesday, October 7: Pollutant carryover from a morning temperature inversion will contribute to particle levels. In addition, moderate southwesterly winds will transport regional pollutants into central Ohio, leading to low-Moderate AQI levels. Thursday, October 8: Winds will shift to northwesterly as a cold front departs the region, gradually dispersing pollutants and lowering AQI levels to high-Good. Friday and Saturday, as the next surface high pressure system moves across Ohio, calm to light southeasterly winds will reduce pollutant dispersion. In addition, mostly sunny skies will sup
From AirNow (forecast by MORPC), checked every 30 minutes. Current readings are preliminary.