Baton Rouge
3 monitoring stations · readings from 56 to 63
Average AQI
Air quality in Baton Rouge
Air quality in Baton Rouge is currently 60 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Baton Rouge right now.
We aggregate 3 stations across Baton Rouge. Individual stations range from 56 at the cleanest to 63 at the worst, so conditions vary across Baton Rouge — the local figure matters more than the average.
Baton Rouge breaks down into 3 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Mid City North is reading highest at 63 and Highlands Perkins lowest at 56.
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 Baton Rouge
About Baton Rouge
Coordinates
30.448, -91.179
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
3
Reporting in this area
Spread
56 – 63
Cleanest to worst station reading
Baton Rouge air quality, answered
Baton Rouge is currently reading an AQI of 60, 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.
60 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 Baton Rouge, reading between 56 and 63.
Of the stations currently listed for Baton Rouge, Mid City North is reading highest at 63 (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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