Outdoor
Current values look suitable for ordinary outdoor activity for most people.
Why: Low AQI and low pollutant levels support this guidance.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Oklahoma City air quality today
Current values look suitable for ordinary outdoor activity for most people.
Data: Current Open-Meteo model estimate
Practical guidance
Running
Outdoor running is generally fine. Keep the effort easy if conditions feel uncomfortable.
Why: Hot conditions make the running guidance more cautious.
Ventilation
Current values support brief ventilation.
Why: Low AQI and low pollutant levels support brief ventilation.
Air quality and outdoor metrics
US AQI
Air Quality Index
48
Good
PM2.5
Fine particulate matter
6.8µg/m³
Low
PM10
Coarse particulate matter
8.8µg/m³
Low
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
2µg/m³
Low
O₃
Ozone
92µg/m³
Moderate
UV index
Sun exposure level
0
Low
Temperature
Air temperature
38°C
Hot
Feels like
Apparent temperature
38°C
Hot
Wind
Wind speed
12km/h
Breezy
Humidity
Relative humidity
28%
Dry
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Disclaimer
This information is a general estimate only and is not medical advice.
Location
Oklahoma City, United States
Coordinates: 35.4676, -97.5164 · America/Chicago
Interpret AQI for outdoor activity
Calculic's European AQI calculator assesses the value using your population group and planned activity intensity.
Interpret AQI in CalculicThis page's European AQI value, city and timestamp are passed to the calculator through the link.
What affects air quality in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma DEQ's ozone and particle-pollution forecasts for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area draw on weather conditions and pollutant data from its Air Quality Division monitors.
This identifies inputs to the region's official forecasting program, not a current alert, a forecast issued by this site or a regulatory attainment statement.
Local monitoring and context
Oklahoma DEQ lists PM2.5 and PM10 at OKC Downtown Firestation, and black carbon, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and PM2.5 at OKC Near Road in Oklahoma City.
The site-specific pollutant lists are not citywide averages; the official monitors are not the provider of this page's current data.
City air quality FAQ
How should I read the AQI for Oklahoma City?
US AQI condenses air quality into one value. On this page, it helps you quickly judge whether conditions look good, moderate or more polluted than usual.
Is the air quality good for going outside?
Check the outdoor and running cards first. They combine AQI, particles, ozone, weather and other factors that can affect outdoor comfort.
Should I ventilate right now?
The ventilation card considers AQI and pollutants such as particles, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. If values are elevated, a shorter opening or a later moment may be better.
Why can air quality change during the day?
Weather, emissions, ozone formation, particles and air flow can shift local conditions, so the next hours can differ from the current reading.
Sources and methodology
Current data
This page uses US AQI.
Current and hourly air-quality values are CAMS-based model estimates, not measurements from a local monitoring station. They may not reflect street-level conditions.
- Displayed state
- Current model estimate
- Data time
- 5 Sept 2026, 08:00 pm
- Data source
- Open-Meteo
Evergreen city statements
Each local statement is linked to a checked primary-authority source. A source check is editorial provenance and does not describe current-data freshness.
Local sources support the background claims below; they are not the source of the current data shown above unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Authoritative sources for local statements
Ozone Alert & Particulate Matter (PM) Alert
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
- Scope
- Oklahoma City metropolitan area
- Source checked
- 31 Aug 2026
DEQ describes daily AQI forecasts for the OKC metropolitan area based on weather and monitoring data, with ozone and particulate programs. Current alerts and burning restrictions are not used as claims.
Applicability: Official local or regional background only; not current conditions, citywide uniformity, regulatory attainment or this site's current-data provenance.
Based on this source: Oklahoma DEQ's ozone and particle-pollution forecasts for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area draw on weather conditions and pollutant data from its Air Quality Division monitors.
Current Air Quality & Forecasts — Table of Current Monitoring Sites
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
- Scope
- Oklahoma City metropolitan area
- Source checked
- 31 Aug 2026
The station inventory lists OKC Downtown Firestation for PM2.5/PM10 and OKC Near Road for black carbon, NO2, CO and PM2.5; both are located in Oklahoma City.
Applicability: Official local or regional background only; not current conditions, citywide uniformity, regulatory attainment or this site's current-data provenance.
Based on this source: Oklahoma DEQ lists PM2.5 and PM10 at OKC Downtown Firestation, and black carbon, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and PM2.5 at OKC Near Road in Oklahoma City.