What is the air quality in Newark NJ?

Newark NJ, United States of America has an annual US AQI of 53 (Reasonable) and average PM2.5 of 11 µg/m³, ranking #1077 of 5856 cities. Main pollutant: PM2.5.

What is the cleanest month in Newark NJ?

October is typically the cleanest month (AQI 45) and July the most polluted (AQI 64).

Where does Newark NJ's air quality data come from?

PM2.5: 1998–2024 (monitors 1999–2022, satellite 1998, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2015, 2022–2024). Measured by government monitoring stations. Full sources are on the methodology page.

Newark NJ, United States of America — Air Quality & Clean City Guide 2026

Newark NJ Air Quality Data

Global rank	City	Continent	AQI	PM2.5
1077	Newark NJ, United States of America	North America	AQI 53	PM2.5 11 µg/m³