What is the air quality in Raleigh NC?

Raleigh NC, United States of America has an annual US AQI of 53 (Reasonable) and average PM2.5 of 10.9 µg/m³, ranking #1058 of 5856 cities. Main pollutant: PM2.5.

What is the cleanest month in Raleigh NC?

October is typically the cleanest month (AQI 49) and July the most polluted (AQI 61).

Where does Raleigh NC's air quality data come from?

PM2.5: 1998–2026 (monitors 1999–2026, satellite 1998, 2015; 2026 provisional (AirNow)). Measured by government monitoring stations. Full sources are on the methodology page.

Raleigh NC, United States of America — Air Quality & Clean City Guide 2026

Raleigh NC Air Quality Data

Global rank	City	Continent	AQI	PM2.5
1058	Raleigh NC, United States of America	North America	AQI 53	PM2.5 10.9 µg/m³