Baton Rouge Air Quality Index (AQI) and Air Pollution
The Baton Rouge Air Quality Index (AQI) today is 57 (Moderate). The dominant pollutant is O3. Other measured pollutants include NO₂ (1.1 ppb), SO₂ (0.8 ppb), CO (0.12 ppm), O₃ (0.057 ppm), PM10 (5.7µg/m³), PM2.5 (5 µg/m³), contributing to air pollution.
Live AQI
57(US-AQI)
Air Quality is
Moderate
Main Pollutant: O3
Last updated: just now
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Major Pollutants Baton Rouge
PM2.5
Good5 µg/m³
PM10
Good5.7 µg/m³
O₃
Moderate0.057 ppm
CO
Good0.12 ppm
NO₂
Good1.1 ppb
SO₂
Good0.8 ppb
In Baton Rouge, the main air pollutant is O3. It mostly comes from Ozone forms when sunlight reacts with gases from vehicles and industries. It can irritate the lungs and throat and make it difficult to breathe especially for people with asthma. To stay safe, Try to avoid outdoor exercise during afternoon hours when ozone levels are usually high.