The highest AQ index in New Jersey (as of 7:00 EDT) is currently the Central area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 58 (Moderate). This means air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Over the next few days, the highest Ozone (OZONE) will be in the Monmouth County area. It is forecasted to be Moderate, meaning air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
5/8 - Steady westerly winds, mostly sunny skies, and temperatures lingering in the mid to upper 60s are expected on Friday as high pressure pushes into the region. In turn, air quality will rise to the Good/Moderate threshold statewide. 5/9 - Ozone levels are expected to return to the Good category statewide on Saturday as low pressure brings cloudy skies and the chance for scattered showers/thunderstorms to the region. Levels of fine particulate will continue to linger near the Good/Moderate threshold across the state. 5/10 - Partly sunny skies, high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, and west-southwest winds are forecast on Sunday. In turn, ozone levels will rise to the Moderate category in central and southern New Jersey, while fine particulate levels rise to the Moderate category along the I-95 corridor. 5/11 - Air quality is forecast to return to the Good category statewide on Monday due to northerly winds and temperatures dropping into the mid to upper 50s.
| 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 |