TX · 17 reporting areas
Texas air quality today
AirNow lists 17 reporting areas in Texas; 14 have a current hourly AQI. The highest current reading is AQI 62 (Moderate, PM10). Preliminary EPA AirNow data; latest reading Oct 28, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT.
All Texas areas
| Area | AQI now | Main pollutant | As of (local) | Today's forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 62Moderate | PM10 | 2:00 AM CDT | Good |
| Houston-Galveston-Brazoria | 62Moderate | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | Moderate |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 54Moderate | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | Moderate |
| Waco-Killeen | 54Moderate | PM2.5 | 2:00 AM CDT | Good |
| Austin | 38Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | Good |
| Corpus Christi | 35Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | Good |
| Tyler-Longview-Marshall | 35Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | Moderate |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | 33Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | Moderate |
| Big Bend | 31Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | Good |
| Amarillo | 30Good | Ozone | 1:00 AM CST | Good |
| Brownsville-McAllen | 30Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | Good |
| Laredo | 30Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | Good |
| San Antonio | 30Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | Good |
| Victoria | 19Good | Ozone | 2:00 AM CDT | Good |
| Bryan-College Station | — | — | — | Good |
| Lubbock | — | — | — | Good |
| Midland-Odessa | — | — | — | Good |
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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