Indianapolis
7 monitoring stations · readings from 50 to 54
Average AQI
Air quality in Indianapolis
Air quality in Indianapolis is currently 52 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Indianapolis right now.
We aggregate 7 stations across Indianapolis. Individual stations range from 50 at the cleanest to 54 at the worst, so conditions vary across Indianapolis — the local figure matters more than the average.
Indianapolis breaks down into 7 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Indpls Washington Park is reading highest at 54 and Eagledale lowest at 50.
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 Indianapolis
About Indianapolis
Coordinates
39.799, -86.130
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
7
Reporting in this area
Spread
50 – 54
Cleanest to worst station reading
Indianapolis air quality, answered
Indianapolis is currently reading an AQI of 52, which is Moderate. It is the average across 7 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.
52 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 7 stations in Indianapolis, reading between 50 and 54.
Of the stations currently listed for Indianapolis, Indpls Washington Park is reading highest at 54 (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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