Atlanta Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Atlanta, United States.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T02:00:00-04:00Health context
At the current AQI of 45, Atlanta is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Atlanta are PM2.5 45 µg/m³, O₃ 12.1 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 45 mean in Atlanta?
Atlanta currently has an AQI of 45, which falls in the Good category. This indicates relatively low overall air pollution on the displayed AQI scale. Normal outdoor activity is generally appropriate for most people. The pollutant values currently shown for Atlanta are PM2.5 45 µg/m³, O₃ 12.1 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Chattanooga air quality — approximately 167 km away
- Birmingham air quality — approximately 225 km away
- Huntsville air quality — approximately 230 km away
- Montgomery air quality — approximately 235 km away
- Knoxville air quality — approximately 250 km away
- Nashville air quality — approximately 346 km away
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