Good air right now.

Fine particles are driving this official reading.

Updated Sun, Aug 30, 12:00 PM · Birmingham, AL

36US AQI · Good

What’s shaping the air

Fine particles are leading.

This pollutant is contributing the most to the current AQI.

What comes next

Current reading and issued outlook

Official

Now · 12 PM36GoodUS AQIfine particles

Good now, rising to Moderate by Mon.

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How we knowSources, updates, and important limits

Different instruments. One honest answer.

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Sources used here: AirNow · participating air agencies · preliminary real-time US AQI
Reporting area: Birmingham · About 2 miles from the evaluation point.

Local pattern

Birmingham has recurring air-quality questions worth a focused local check. Current readings, the leading pollutant, and the near-term outlook stay together here.

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