Hammond
3 monitoring stations · readings from 63 to 69
Average AQI
Air quality in Hammond
Air quality in Hammond is currently 66 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Hammond right now.
We aggregate 3 stations across Hammond. Individual stations range from 63 at the cleanest to 69 at the worst, so conditions vary across Hammond — the local figure matters more than the average.
Hammond breaks down into 3 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, 167th Street is reading highest at 69 and 141st Bl Appr Street lowest at 63.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Stations in Hammond
About Hammond
Coordinates
41.609, -87.495
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
3
Reporting in this area
Spread
63 – 69
Cleanest to worst station reading
Hammond air quality, answered
Hammond is currently reading an AQI of 66, which is Moderate. It is the average across 3 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
66 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 3 stations in Hammond, reading between 63 and 69.
Of the stations currently listed for Hammond, 167th Street is reading highest at 69 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this city, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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