Washington DC Good
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Updated: May 11, 2026, 11:00 AM
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: Air Quality in Virginia, Air Now - US EPA, World Air Quality Index Project
Is the air safe in Washington DC today?
The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Washington DC is 15, 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 Washington DC, District of Columbia 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.