Dallas vs Fort Worth Air Quality Comparison

Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI

As of September 16, 2026, Dallas, TX and Fort Worth, TX have effectively the same air quality — both at AQI 55 (Moderate) in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Dallas's reading is driven by PM2.5 and Fort Worth's by PM2.5.

Dallas, TX

Moderate

StateTexas
Dominant PollutantPM2.5
CategoryModerate

Fort Worth, TX

Moderate

StateTexas
Dominant PollutantPM2.5
CategoryModerate

Summary

Both cities have similar air quality

Our Pick

Extra Protection for Fort Worth Homes

Air quality in Fort Worth is moderate (AQI 55), with fine particles (PM2.5) the main concern. A True-HEPA purifier gives sensitive groups — kids, seniors and anyone with asthma or allergies — cleaner air indoors on days like today.

Large Room4.6(8,000+ ratings)
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty
True HEPA + carbon · CADR ~246 CFM · rooms up to 361 sq ft
True HEPA + carbon, high CADR — clears PM2.5 from most rooms fast, our all-round pick

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True HEPA + carbon · CADR ~246 CFM · rooms up to 361 sq ft
~$2304.6
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Levoit Vital 200S
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True HEPA · CADR ~141 CFM · rooms up to 219 sq ft
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