South Carolina
29 monitoring stations · readings from 38 to 86
Average AQI
Air quality in South Carolina
Air quality in South Carolina is currently 71 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in South Carolina right now.
We aggregate 29 stations across South Carolina. Individual stations range from 38 at the cleanest to 86 at the worst, so conditions vary across South Carolina — the local figure matters more than the average.
South Carolina breaks down into 21 cities you can open individually. Of those listed below, Parker is reading highest at 86 and Trenton lowest at 38.
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 South Carolina
21 cities
Parker
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 86–86
Rock Hill
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 86–86
Greenville
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 84–84
Simpsonville
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 84–84
Bay Springs
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 82–82
Conway
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 82–82
82Florence
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 82–82
Cheraw
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 80–80
80Columbia
Moderate
- Stations
- 3
- Range
- 80–80
Dentsville
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 80–80
Gadsden
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 80–80
Mount Pleasant
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 80–80
79Charleston
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 78–80
78North Charleston
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 78–78
Awendaw
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 75–75
Seven Oaks
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 75–75
51Spartanburg
Moderate
- Stations
- 3
- Range
- 50–52
Jackson
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 50–50
York
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 46–46
44Aiken
Good
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 38–50
Trenton
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 38–38
About South Carolina
Coordinates
34.012, -80.908
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
29
Reporting in this area
Spread
38 – 86
Cleanest to worst station reading
Other regions nearby
South Carolina air quality, answered
South Carolina is currently reading an AQI of 71, which is Moderate. It is the average across 29 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.
71 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 29 stations in South Carolina, reading between 38 and 86.
Of the cities currently listed for South Carolina, Parker is reading highest at 86 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this region, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
See South Carolina on the map.
Every station around it, live — or find out what today's reading means for you personally.