Air Quality in Salt Lake City, UT
Real-time AQI data for the Salt Lake City area
Last updated: 1/23/2026, 9:26:34 PM
68
Moderate
Moderate
Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Health Advisory
Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
5-Day Air Quality Forecast
Salt Lake City, UT
Today
60
Moderate
Sat, Jan 24
64
Moderate
Sun, Jan 25
78
Moderate
Mon, Jan 26
49
Good
Tue, Jan 27
68
Moderate
Current Conditions
Dominant Pollutant
PM2.5Fine Particulate Matter
Air Quality IndexAQI 68
Reporting AreaSalt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Salt Lake City, Utah is currently 68, which is considered moderate. The dominant pollutant today is Fine Particulate Matter.
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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