Buffalo vs White Plains Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of September 23, 2026, Buffalo, NY has cleaner air than White Plains, NY — AQI 26 (Good) vs 28 (Good), a gap of 2 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Buffalo's reading is driven by O3 and White Plains's by O3.
Buffalo, NY
Good
White Plains, NY
Good
Summary
Buffalo has 2 points better air quality
Buffalo has an AQI of 26 compared to 28
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5-Day Forecast Comparison
| Day | Buffalo | White Plains | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | AQI 30 | AQI 29 | White Plains |
| Wed, Sep 23 | AQI 32 | AQI 35 | Buffalo |