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: Surface high pressure will build into the area. This will clear the skies for the entire day. Winds will be from the north at 5-10 mph. High temperatures will be in the low 60s. PM2.5 is expected to be in the green (good) range of the AQI.
Friday: Surface high pressure centered over the Ohio River Valley will slowly move eastward. This will provide mostly sunny skies. Winds will be light from the northeast. High temperatures will be in the mid 60s. PM2.5 is expected to be in the yellow (moderate) range of the AQI.
February 11, 2026
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Particulate Matter 2.5 |
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46 |
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GOOD |
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Pollutant AQI Value
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5 |
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28 |
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28 |
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46 |
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13 |
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3 |
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Air quality forecasts are also available via
JCDH Air Quality on