New Orleans
2 monitoring stations · readings from 52 to 63
Average AQI
Air quality in New Orleans
Air quality in New Orleans is currently 58 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in New Orleans right now.
We aggregate 2 stations across New Orleans. Individual stations range from 52 at the cleanest to 63 at the worst, so conditions vary across New Orleans — the local figure matters more than the average.
New Orleans breaks down into 2 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Navarre is reading highest at 63 and Lakewood lowest at 52.
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 New Orleans
About New Orleans
Coordinates
29.995, -90.110
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
2
Reporting in this area
Spread
52 – 63
Cleanest to worst station reading
New Orleans air quality, answered
New Orleans is currently reading an AQI of 58, which is Moderate. It is the average across 2 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 2 stations in New Orleans, reading between 52 and 63.
Of the stations currently listed for New Orleans, Navarre 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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