Louisiana
38 monitoring stations · readings from 38 to 69
Average AQI
Air quality in Louisiana
Air quality in Louisiana is currently 58 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Louisiana right now.
We aggregate 38 stations across Louisiana. Individual stations range from 38 at the cleanest to 69 at the worst, so conditions vary across Louisiana — the local figure matters more than the average.
Louisiana breaks down into 28 cities you can open individually. Of those listed below, Lafayette is reading highest at 68 and Shreveport lowest at 38.
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.
Cities in Louisiana
28 cities
68Lafayette
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 67–69
Ventress
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 67–67
Zachary
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 67–67
French Settlement
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 65–65
Geismar
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 65–65
Plaquemine
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 65–65
Prairieville
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 65–65
Reserve
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 65–65
Saint Gabriel
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 65–65
65Thibodaux
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 65–65
Covington
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 63–63
Jefferson
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 63–63
Madisonville
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 63–63
61Kenner
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 56–65
60Baton Rouge
Moderate
- Stations
- 3
- Range
- 56–63
New Iberia
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 58–58
58New Orleans
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 52–63
Convent
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
Harahan
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
56Monroe
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 56–56
Port Allen
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
52Chalmette
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 52–52
Meraux
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
Westlake
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
50Sulphur
Good
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 50–50
Vinton
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 50–50
Bossier City
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 42–42
38Shreveport
Good
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 38–38
About Louisiana
Coordinates
30.497, -91.355
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
38
Reporting in this area
Spread
38 – 69
Cleanest to worst station reading
Other regions nearby
Louisiana air quality, answered
Louisiana is currently reading an AQI of 58, which is Moderate. It is the average across 38 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.
58 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 38 stations in Louisiana, reading between 38 and 69.
Of the cities currently listed for Louisiana, Lafayette is reading highest at 68 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this region, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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