KY · 11 reporting areas
Kentucky air quality today
AirNow lists 11 reporting areas in Kentucky; 10 have a current hourly AQI. The highest current reading is AQI 65 (Moderate, PM2.5). Preliminary EPA AirNow data; latest reading Oct 28, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT.
All Kentucky areas
| Area | AQI now | Main pollutant | As of (local) | Today's forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 65Moderate | PM2.5 | 3:00 AM EDT | Moderate |
| Owensboro | 55Moderate | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | — |
| Lexington | 54Moderate | PM2.5 | 3:00 AM EDT | Good |
| Ashland | 45Good | PM2.5 | 3:00 AM EDT | — |
| Elizabethtown | 41Good | PM2.5 | 3:00 AM EDT | — |
| Northern Kentucky | 38Good | Ozone | 3:00 AM EDT | — |
| Hazard | 31Good | PM2.5 | 3:00 AM EDT | — |
| Pikeville | 28Good | PM2.5 | 3:00 AM EDT | — |
| Paducah | 5Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | — |
| Bowling Green | 4Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | — |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | — | — | — | 67Moderate |
Source: U.S. EPA AirNow reporting area file, published Oct 28, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT. Areas without a number report a category only or have no current reading.
Reading this table
Each area's AQI is the highest of the pollutants its agency reports, usually ozone or fine particles (PM2.5). A reading of 101 or more is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Open an area to see its forecast, nearby monitor readings and health guidance, or see the AQI scale.
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