Buffalo vs Syracuse Air Quality Comparison

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

As of November 8, 2026, Syracuse, NY has cleaner air than Buffalo, NY — AQI 36 (Good) vs 53 (Moderate), a gap of 17 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Buffalo's reading is driven by PM2.5 and Syracuse's by O3.

Buffalo, NY

Moderate

StateNew York
Dominant PollutantPM2.5
CategoryModerate
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Syracuse, NY

Good

StateNew York
Dominant PollutantO3
CategoryGood
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Summary

Syracuse has 17 points better air quality

Syracuse has an AQI of 36 compared to 53

Our Pick

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Air quality in Buffalo is moderate (AQI 53), 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.

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5-Day Forecast Comparison

DayBuffaloSyracuseBetter
TodayAQI 33AQI 26Syracuse
Sun, Nov 8AQI 30AQI 21Syracuse

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