Syracuse vs White Plains Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of November 8, 2026, White Plains, NY has cleaner air than Syracuse, NY — AQI 26 (Good) vs 36 (Good), a gap of 10 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Syracuse's reading is driven by O3 and White Plains's by PM2.5.
Syracuse, NY
Good
White Plains, NY
Good
Summary
White Plains has 10 points better air quality
White Plains has an AQI of 26 compared to 36
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5-Day Forecast Comparison
| Day | Syracuse | White Plains | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | AQI 26 | AQI 37 | Syracuse |
| Sun, Nov 8 | AQI 21 | AQI 33 | Syracuse |