Air Quality Forecast
Air quality forecasts are issued every day of the year for the Birmingham area and are based on the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is a color-coded scale that reports how clean or polluted the air is and the associated health effects.
The Jefferson County Department of Health forecasts fine particles (PM2.5) year-round and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management forecasts Ozone (O3) during the warm season.
An Air Quality Alert is issued when the AQI is forecast to reach 101 or higher. The public is encouraged to decrease their personal emissions on days with higher pollution levels.
Thursday: Troughing to the west of the area will create mostly cloudy skies and a good chance for rain. Winds will be from the southeast at 5-10 mph. Temperatures will reach the mid 80s. PM2.5 is expected to be in the yellow (moderate) range with Ozone in the green (good) range.
Friday: Troughing to the west of the area will slowly move eastward and closer to the area. Skies will be overcast for most of the day with a high chance for scattered storms. Winds will be southerly at 5-10 mph. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s. Both PM2.5 and Ozone are expected to be in the green (good) range of the AQI.
June 11, 2025
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Particulate Matter 2.5 |
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61 |
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MODERATE |
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Pollutant AQI Value
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5 |
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21 |
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45 |
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61 |
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25 |
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4 |
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Air quality forecasts are also available via
JCDH Air Quality on