West Virginia
3 monitoring stations · readings from 50 to 56
Average AQI
Air quality in West Virginia
Air quality in West Virginia is currently 53 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in West Virginia right now.
We aggregate 3 stations across West Virginia. Individual stations range from 50 at the cleanest to 56 at the worst, so conditions vary across West Virginia — the local figure matters more than the average.
West Virginia breaks down into 3 cities you can open individually. Of those listed below, Parsons is reading highest at 56 and Charleston 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.
Cities in West Virginia
About West Virginia
Coordinates
39.117, -80.672
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
3
Reporting in this area
Spread
50 – 56
Cleanest to worst station reading
Other regions nearby
West Virginia air quality, answered
West Virginia is currently reading an AQI of 53, which is Moderate. It is the average across 3 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.
53 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 3 stations in West Virginia, reading between 50 and 56.
Of the cities currently listed for West Virginia, Parsons is reading highest at 56 (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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Every station around it, live — or find out what today's reading means for you personally.