AQ Index for Howard County, Maryland

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Air Quality Index for Howard County, Maryland

The area with the highest AQ Index (as of 18:00 EST) in is in the Maryland Piedmont area. Ozone (OZONE) is measuring at 32 (Good). This means air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Over the next few days, the highest primary air pollutant will be Particle Pollution (PM2.5) in the Metro Baltimore area. It is forecasted to be 53 (Moderate), meaning air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Below is a clickable map of Howard County, Maryland. The markers on the map identify large, populated cities. If you hover over a marker, it will display the city name and the current AQ index. The color of the city markers also references the current AQ risk level.

Range0 - 5051 - 100101 - 150151 - 200201 - 300301 - 500
Color
CategoryGoodModerateUnhealthy for Sensitive GroupsUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

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AQ Index Forecast by City in Howard County

Below is a list of cities in Howard County where we track and forecast the AQ index. Click on a city name to get the current AQ index as well as any available forcasts.

Columbia Ellicott City Ilchester North Laurel Elkridge
Scaggsville Savage Fulton Highland Lisbon