Austin Moderate

Austin, Texas

Updated: Mar 13, 2026, 10:00 AM

Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Current Weather

21.4°C

Temperature

33%

Humidity

12.4

mph wind

Clear sky

Conditions

Pollutant Breakdown

PM2.5

µg/m³ · Fine particles

—

PM10

µg/m³ · Coarse particles

41.6

Ozone

ppb · Ground-level ozone

3.4

NO₂

ppb · Nitrogen dioxide

0.2

SO₂

ppb · Sulfur dioxide

—

ppm · Carbon monoxide

Dominant pollutant: PM25

PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)

Wed

3/11

avg

Thu

3/12

avg

Fri

3/13

avg

Sat

3/14

avg

Sun

3/15

avg

Mon

3/16

avg

Tue

3/17

avg

Health Guidance

⚠️

Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

✅

General population: No restrictions for most people.

💨

Keep windows closed if AQI is Unhealthy or above. Use HEPA air purifiers indoors.

Data from: Air Now - US EPA, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), World Air Quality Index Project

Is the air safe in Austin today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Austin is 53, which is classified as "Moderate". Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

The AQI scale runs from 0 to 500. Values of 0–50 are Good, 51–100 are Moderate, 101–150 are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, 151–200 are Unhealthy, 201–300 are Very Unhealthy, and 301–500 are Hazardous.

Air quality in Austin, Texas is monitored by local environmental agencies and reported through the World Air Quality Index project. Data is updated hourly and includes PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

AQI Scale Reference

0–50

Good

51–100

Moderate

101–150

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

151–200

Unhealthy

201–300

Very Unhealthy

301+

Hazardous