Pennsylvania
101 monitoring stations · readings from 42 to 88
Average AQI
Air quality in Pennsylvania
Air quality in Pennsylvania is currently 58 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Pennsylvania right now.
We aggregate 101 stations across Pennsylvania. Individual stations range from 42 at the cleanest to 88 at the worst, so conditions vary across Pennsylvania — the local figure matters more than the average.
Pennsylvania breaks down into 84 cities you can open individually. Of those listed below, Monessen is reading highest at 88 and James City lowest at 42.
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 Pennsylvania
84 cities
Charleroi
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 88–88
Monessen
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 88–88
Mcdonald
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 84–84
Munhall
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 84–84
Pittsburgh
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 84–84
83Greensburg
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 82–84
Seven Springs
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 82–82
Wilkinsburg
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 82–82
80Clairton
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 78–82
Mckeesport
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 80–80
80Uniontown
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 80–80
Braddock
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 78–78
Chartiers
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 71–71
Franklin Township
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 71–71
Woodruff
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 71–71
Avalon
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 69–69
Houston
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 69–69
60Altoona
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 60–60
Farrell
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 60–60
Natrona Heights
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 60–60
Sharon
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 60–60
Sandy Lake
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 58–58
56Bristol
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 56–56
College
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
56Kittanning
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 56–56
New Castle
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
Ramblewood
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
State College
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
Upper Mount Bethel
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
55Philadelphia
Moderate
- Stations
- 6
- Range
- 54–56
Allentown
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Bethlehem
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Blakely
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Boothwyn
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
54Chester
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 54–54
Dickson City
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Dunmore
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Findlay
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Frankfort Springs
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Freemansburg
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
About Pennsylvania
Coordinates
40.533, -77.622
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
101
Reporting in this area
Spread
42 – 88
Cleanest to worst station reading
Other regions nearby
Pennsylvania air quality, answered
Pennsylvania is currently reading an AQI of 58, which is Moderate. It is the average across 101 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 101 stations in Pennsylvania, reading between 42 and 88.
Of the cities currently listed for Pennsylvania, Monessen is reading highest at 88 (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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