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Air Quality Index

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided a scale called the Air Quality Index (AQI) for rating air quality. This scale is based on the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The AQI forecast is updated once daily, excluding weekends and holidays. Alternatively, you may call the Air Quality Index Hotline at (800) 249-1234 or (860) 424-4167 for the forecast or link to Airnow.gov for the most current air quality information.

Current air quality is provided below the AQI forecast section.



Current Air Quality

Air Quality for Tuesday, 10/20/26

Good
AQI Scale

For current conditions, see map below.

Cautionary Statements

AQI Forecast


Forecast for Tuesday, 10/20/26

Good to Moderate

For local forecasts, see table below.

Restrictions For Regulated Community


Ozone forecasting has come to a close. Ozone concentrations from October through April are expected to remain in the GOOD, to occasionally MODERATE range.

For details, see operating restrictions page.

 

Local AQI Forecast

Town Tuesday, 10/20/26
FineParticles (PM2.5)
Tuesday, 10/20/26
Ozone (O3)
Wednesday, 10/21/26
FineParticles (PM2.5)
Wednesday, 10/21/26
Ozone (O3)
Bridgeport 50
Danbury 44
Greenwich 50
Hartford 54
Madison 50
Middletown 54
New Haven 44
New London-Groton 50
Stafford 33
Stratford 50
Torrington 33
Waterbury 50
Westport 50

If you have any questions regarding the Air Quality Forecast, please contact the Bureau of Air Management by phone at (860) 424-4152 or by email.