The average air quality in New York can vary depending on the time of year, weather patterns, and other factors. Generally speaking, New York City experiences moderate air quality, with occasional periods of poor air quality

In New York, air pollution levels rise due to several reasons. such as transportation, industry, buildings, and natural sources. The large number of vehicles on the roads emit exhaust emissions, while industrial facilities, power plants, and buildings that burn fossil fuels can emit pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. Natural sources such as pollen and dust also contribute to the air pollution.

To check NYC’s air quality, simply head to Ambee’s air quality page for real-time and hyperlocal updates on AQI and more–down to each street. Ambee harnesses the power of data sourced and calibrated from over a dozen different sources to ensure the highest level of accuracy.

All Ambee data is harnessed, processed, and delivered following the highest levels of scientific principles. Our data is sourced from a dozen different sources, including satellite imagery, on-ground and proprietary sensors which is then fed into proprietary algorithms and calibrated for errors to deliver in milliseconds. Ambee’s data follows the US EPA standards and is trusted by industry leaders and scientists worldwide.

Ambee utilizes credible data from over a dozen different sources, including on-ground sensors, stations, and satellite imagery which is then processed through proprietary algorithms and models to remove any and all errors and deliver at lightning speed.