Virginia Beach vs Norfolk Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of September 23, 2026, Virginia Beach, VA and Norfolk, VA have effectively the same air quality — both at AQI 61 (Moderate) in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Virginia Beach's reading is driven by PM2.5 and Norfolk's by PM2.5.
Virginia Beach, VA
Moderate
Norfolk, VA
Moderate
Summary
Both cities have similar air quality
Our Pick
Extra Protection for Norfolk Homes
Air quality in Norfolk is moderate (AQI 61), 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.
Large Room4.6(8,000+ ratings)
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty
True HEPA + carbon · CADR ~246 CFM · rooms up to 361 sq ft
True HEPA + carbon, high CADR — clears PM2.5 from most rooms fast, our all-round pick
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Large Room
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty
HEPA + Carbon
True HEPA + carbon · CADR ~246 CFM · rooms up to 361 sq ft
~$2304.6
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Levoit Vital 200S
True HEPA
True HEPA · washable pre-filter · rooms up to 1,875 sq ft
~$2004.6
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Levoit Core 400S
True HEPA
True HEPA · CADR ~141 CFM · rooms up to 219 sq ft
~$1004.7
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5-Day Forecast Comparison
| Day | Virginia Beach | Norfolk | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | AQI 17 | AQI 17 | Tie |
| Wed, Sep 23 | AQI 28 | AQI 28 | Tie |