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Air quality in Banner Elk
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Banner Elk
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Banner Elk Air Quality Map
Real-time Banner Elk air pollution map
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Pollen
What is the pollen count in Banner Elk today?
 | Index | Very high | |
 | Tree pollen | Very high | |
 | Grass pollen | Moderate | |
 | Weed pollen | None |
Source: tomorrow.io
Weather
What is the current weather in Banner Elk?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 68°F |
| Humidity | 58% |
| Wind | 8.1 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time USA city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mission, Texas | 147 |
| 2 | New Braunfels, Texas | 134 |
| 3 | Round Rock, Texas | 127 |
| 4 | Austin, Texas | 125 |
| 5 | Georgetown, Texas | 123 |
| 6 | Cedar Park, Texas | 116 |
| 7 | Leander, Texas | 110 |
| 8 | San Antonio, Texas | 108 |
| 9 | Glendora, California | 98 |
| 10 | San Bernardino, California | 97 |
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US AQI
61*
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Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality in Banner Elk?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 61* US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 14.4*µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Banner Elk is currently 2.9 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Banner Elk?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Sensitive groups should run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
Forecast
Banner Elk air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Moderate 61 AQI US |  90% | 69.8° 50° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jun 5 | Moderate 65 AQI US | 100% | 68° 50° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jun 6 | Moderate 58 AQI US | 70% | 69.8° 51.8° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Friday, Jun 7 | Good 39 AQI US  | 40% | 59° 44.6° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, Jun 8 | Good 30 AQI US | 40% | 62.6° 41° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jun 9 | Moderate 59 AQI US | 100% | 59° 44.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, Jun 10 | Moderate 77 AQI US | 100% | 60.8° 42.8° | 11.2 mp/h |
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