The highest AQ index in New Jersey (as of 22:00 EDT) is currently the South Coastal area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 44 (Good). This means air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Over the next few days, the highest Ozone (OZONE) will be in the Central area. It is forecasted to be Good, meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
9/4 - A stalled frontal boundary in the northeast will result in the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, along with light northwesterly winds and warm temperatures. Ozone levels drop to the good range as a result, while fine particulates are expected to remain along the good/moderate threshold statewide. 9/5 - Canadian high pressure will build into the region on Saturday, with northerly winds, lower humidity, and seasonable temperatures anticipated. As a result, air quality will return to the good category across New Jersey. 9/6 - A pleasant day is forecast for Sunday with northeasterly winds, temperatures slightly below normal, and mostly sunny skies expected. Therefore, air quality will remain the good category throughout the state. 9/7 - High pressure will remain in control on Monday, with cooler temperatures and dry conditions forecast. Air quality will remain in the good category statewide. 9/8 - Light westerly winds and mostly sunny skies are forecast for Tuesday as a cold front approaches the region. Air quality is forecast to remain in the good category statewide.
| Range | 0 - 50 | 51 - 100 | 101 - 150 | 151 - 200 | 201 - 300 | 301 - 500 |
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| Category | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Unhealthy | Very Unhealthy | Hazardous |
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Below is a list of counties in New Jersey. Click on any county below and you'll get a list of cities where we provide AQ index forecasts.
| Mercer | Essex | Hudson | Atlantic | Passaic |
| Union | Cumberland | Camden | Middlesex | Bergen |
| Monmouth | Somerset | Morris | Gloucester | Ocean |
| Warren | Sussex | Burlington | Cape May | Salem |
| Hunterdon |