Columbus Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Columbus, United States.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-16T02:00:00-05:00Health context
At the current AQI of 30, Columbus is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Columbus are PM2.5 30 µg/m³, O₃ 13.6 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 30 mean in Columbus?
Columbus currently has an AQI of 30, 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 Columbus are PM2.5 30 µg/m³, O₃ 13.6 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Cincinnati air quality — approximately 160 km away
- Meads air quality — approximately 174 km away
- Akron air quality — approximately 177 km away
- Toledo air quality — approximately 195 km away
- Cleveland air quality — approximately 203 km away
- Fort Wayne air quality — approximately 222 km away
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