Winston Salem
3 monitoring stations · readings from 50 to 58
Average AQI
Air quality in Winston Salem
Air quality in Winston Salem is currently 55 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Winston Salem right now.
We aggregate 3 stations across Winston Salem. Individual stations range from 50 at the cleanest to 58 at the worst, so conditions vary across Winston Salem — the local figure matters more than the average.
Winston Salem breaks down into 3 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Hattieaven is reading highest at 58 and Hattie Avenue 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 Winston Salem
About Winston Salem
Coordinates
36.083, -80.264
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
3
Reporting in this area
Spread
50 – 58
Cleanest to worst station reading
Winston Salem air quality, answered
Winston Salem is currently reading an AQI of 55, 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.
55 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 Winston Salem, reading between 50 and 58.
Of the stations currently listed for Winston Salem, Hattieaven is reading highest at 58 (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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