The highest AQ index in Rhode Island (as of 14:00 EST) is currently the Providence area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 38 (Good). This means air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Over the next few days, the highest Particle Pollution (PM2.5) will be in the Providence area. It is forecasted to be Good, meaning air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
High pressure with a frigid wintery airmass builds in for the weekend under high pressure with cold sunny days. Saturday, NW winds, good mixing, and GOOD air quality, with highs near 32F. Even colder Sunday, with highs only in the 20s with lighter NW winds and sunshine. Air quality GOOD. High pressure right overhead Monday, with temps up slightly to the upper 20s. Fine particles build slightly to upper GOOD.
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Below is a list of counties in Rhode Island. Click on any county below and you'll get a list of cities where we provide AQ index forecasts.
| Providence | Kent | Newport | Washington |