Albany vs Syracuse Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of November 8, 2026, Albany, NY has cleaner air than Syracuse, NY — AQI 25 (Good) vs 36 (Good), a gap of 11 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Albany's reading is driven by O3 and Syracuse's by O3.
Albany, NY
Good
Syracuse, NY
Good
Summary
Albany has 11 points better air quality
Albany has an AQI of 25 compared to 36
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5-Day Forecast Comparison
| Day | Albany | Syracuse | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | AQI 24 | AQI 26 | Albany |
| Sun, Nov 8 | AQI 19 | AQI 21 | Albany |