Air Quality in Nashville, TN

Real-time AQI data for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin area

Last updated: 1/23/2026, 9:26:34 PM

43
Good

Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Health Advisory

None

5-Day Air Quality Forecast

Nashville, TN

Today
45
Good
Sat, Jan 24
59
Moderate
Sun, Jan 25
26
Good
Mon, Jan 26
36
Good
Tue, Jan 27
59
Moderate

Current Conditions

Dominant Pollutant

Ground-level Ozone

O3
Air Quality IndexAQI 43
Reporting AreaNashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin

AQI Scale

0-50: Good
51-100: Moderate
101-150: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151-200: Unhealthy
201-300: Very Unhealthy
301-500: Hazardous

About Air Quality in Nashville

The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Nashville, Tennessee is currently 43, which is considered good. The dominant pollutant today is Ground-level Ozone.

Who Should Be Concerned?

  • People with asthma or respiratory conditions
  • Children and older adults
  • People who work or exercise outdoors
  • Anyone with heart disease

How to Protect Yourself

  • Check the AQI before planning outdoor activities
  • Limit strenuous outdoor exercise when AQI is unhealthy
  • Keep windows closed and use air conditioning with a clean filter
  • Consider using a portable air purifier with HEPA filter
  • Wear an N95 mask during very poor air quality conditions

Common Pollutants

  • PM2.5: Tiny particles less than 2.5 micrometers that can penetrate deep into lungs and bloodstream.
  • PM10: Particles between 2.5 and 10 micrometers, including dust, pollen, and mold.
  • Ozone: A harmful gas created by chemical reactions between pollutants in sunlight.
  • NO2: A reddish-brown gas from burning fuel, can irritate airways.
  • CO: A colorless, odorless gas from incomplete combustion.
  • SO2: A gas from burning fossil fuels, can affect breathing.

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