Virginia
46 monitoring stations · readings from 42 to 73
Average AQI
Air quality in Virginia
Air quality in Virginia is currently 51 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Virginia right now.
We aggregate 46 stations across Virginia. Individual stations range from 42 at the cleanest to 73 at the worst, so conditions vary across Virginia — the local figure matters more than the average.
Virginia breaks down into 39 cities you can open individually. Of those listed below, Green Bay is reading highest at 73 and Poquoson 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 Virginia
39 cities
Green Bay
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 73–73
Newport
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 65–65
Natural Bridge Station
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 63–63
Buena Vista
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 58–58
Brandermill
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
Chesterfield
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
Fredericksburg
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
56Harrisonburg
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 56–56
Woodford
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 56–56
Springfield
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 54–54
Alexandria
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
52Arlington
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 52–52
Broadway
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
Charles City
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
Charlottesville
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
East Highland Park
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
Groveton
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
Highland Springs
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
Hopewell
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
Mechanicsville
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
52Richmond
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 52–52
Rural Retreat
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
University of Virginia
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
52Vinton
Moderate
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 52–52
Wytheville
Moderate
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 52–52
Aquia Harbour
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 46–46
Carrollton
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 46–46
Franklin
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 46–46
Norfolk
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 46–46
Remington
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 46–46
Stafford
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 46–46
Winchester
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 46–46
44Suffolk
Good
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 42–46
42Ashburn
Good
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 42–42
Clear Brook
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 42–42
42Gainesville
Good
- Stations
- 2
- Range
- 42–42
Hampton
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 42–42
Poquoson
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 42–42
Virginia Beach
Good
- Stations
- 1
- Range
- 42–42
About Virginia
Coordinates
37.875, -77.834
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
46
Reporting in this area
Spread
42 – 73
Cleanest to worst station reading
Other regions nearby
Virginia air quality, answered
Virginia is currently reading an AQI of 51, which is Moderate. It is the average across 46 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.
51 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 46 stations in Virginia, reading between 42 and 73.
Of the cities currently listed for Virginia, Green Bay is reading highest at 73 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this region, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
See Virginia on the map.
Every station around it, live — or find out what today's reading means for you personally.