Lexington Good
Lexington, Kentucky
Updated: Nov 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Current Weather
Pollutant Breakdown
Dominant pollutant: PM25
PM2.5 Forecast (next 7 days)
Health Guidance
Data from: Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division for Air Quality, Air Now - US EPA, World Air Quality Index Project
Is the air safe in Lexington today?
The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lexington is 10, which is classified as "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
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 Lexington, Kentucky 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.