Lexington
2 monitoring stations · readings from 52 to 86
Average AQI
Air quality in Lexington
Air quality in Lexington is currently 69 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Lexington right now.
We aggregate 2 stations across Lexington. Individual stations range from 52 at the cleanest to 86 at the worst, so conditions vary across Lexington — the local figure matters more than the average.
Lexington breaks down into 2 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, South Salisbury Street is reading highest at 86 and Lwattowr 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 Lexington
About Lexington
Coordinates
35.814, -80.263
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
2
Reporting in this area
Spread
52 – 86
Cleanest to worst station reading
Lexington air quality, answered
Lexington is currently reading an AQI of 69, 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.
69 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 Lexington, reading between 52 and 86.
Of the stations currently listed for Lexington, South Salisbury Street is reading highest at 86 (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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