Houston
10 monitoring stations · readings from 50 to 54
Average AQI
Air quality in Houston
Air quality in Houston is currently 52 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Houston right now.
We aggregate 10 stations across Houston. Individual stations range from 50 at the cleanest to 54 at the worst, so conditions vary across Houston — the local figure matters more than the average.
Houston breaks down into 10 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Southeast Houston is reading highest at 54 and Westside 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 Houston
10 stations
Greater Hobby Area
Moderate
View stationSoutheast Houston
Moderate
View stationNorthshore
Moderate
View stationNorthside
Moderate
View stationSettegast
Moderate
View stationWashington Avenue Coalition Memorial Park
Moderate
View stationAldine Mail Route Road
Good
View stationCentral Southwest
Good
View stationLangwood
Good
View stationWestside
Good
View stationAbout Houston
Coordinates
29.758, -95.378
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
10
Reporting in this area
Spread
50 – 54
Cleanest to worst station reading
Houston air quality, answered
Houston is currently reading an AQI of 52, which is Moderate. It is the average across 10 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.
52 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 10 stations in Houston, reading between 50 and 54.
Of the stations currently listed for Houston, Southeast Houston is reading highest at 54 (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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