Charleston
2 monitoring stations · readings from 78 to 80
Average AQI
Air quality in Charleston
Air quality in Charleston is currently 79 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Charleston right now.
We aggregate 2 stations across Charleston. Individual stations range from 78 at the cleanest to 80 at the worst, so conditions vary across Charleston — the local figure matters more than the average.
Charleston breaks down into 2 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Spa Irving St is reading highest at 80 and Charleston Public Works lowest at 78.
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 Charleston
About Charleston
Coordinates
32.814, -79.958
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
2
Reporting in this area
Spread
78 – 80
Cleanest to worst station reading
Charleston air quality, answered
Charleston is currently reading an AQI of 79, 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.
79 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 Charleston, reading between 78 and 80.
Of the stations currently listed for Charleston, Spa Irving St is reading highest at 80 (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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