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Allentown air right now

GoodAQI 33

Allentown’s five-day smoke forecast shows the current index and the clearest time ahead.

33
AQI now
5.9
PM2.5 · µg/m³
3 cleaner spots within 3 hr drive

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Stroudsburg looks like the better move.61% cleaner air with a verified 55 min road trip. Rankings balance cleaner air with trip ease.

Every town is also available in the ranked list.
Allentown Clean · PM2.5 0–5 Good · 5–9 Elevated · 9–15 Polluted · 15–35 Unhealthy · 35–55 Severe · 55+
Top pick
Stroudsburg
Cel-shaded illustration of Stroudsburg
AQI 13
#1Stroudsburg~55 min drive

Pennsylvania· Good

Walkable Poconos gateway town with a full main street of lodging and quick access to higher mountain air.

61% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2.3 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.3/22 × 7 = 0.7 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

61% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Columbia monitor.

Directions
Bushkill
Cel-shaded illustration of Bushkill
AQI 13
#2BushkillChecking road route

Pennsylvania· Good

Poconos hamlet by the Delaware Water Gap's waterfalls, a forested base with cabins and motor lodges.

61% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2.3 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.3/22 × 7 = 0.7 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

61% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Columbia monitor.

Directions
Still smoky
Milford
Cel-shaded illustration of Milford
AQI 22
#3Milford~1 h 55 min drive

Pennsylvania· Good

Poconos plateau town above the upper Delaware, with historic inns and cool, elevated air near the New York line.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 4 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 4/22 × 7 = 1.3 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
32% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 6:12 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is estimated for this town.

Directions
Still smoky
Jim Thorpe
Cel-shaded illustration of Jim Thorpe
AQI 33
#4Jim Thorpe~45 min drive

Pennsylvania· Good

Victorian mountain town in the Lehigh Gorge, a walkable Poconos base with inns and cool upland air.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 5.9 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
0% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Allentown monitor.

Directions
Still smoky
Scranton
Cel-shaded illustration of Scranton
AQI 33
#5ScrantonChecking road route

Pennsylvania· Good

A major Pennsylvania city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 5.9 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
0% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Scranton monitor.

Directions
Still smoky
Hawley
Cel-shaded illustration of Hawley
AQI 33
#6HawleyChecking road route

Pennsylvania· Good

Gateway to Lake Wallenpaupack in the northern Poconos, with open-lake air and a small stock of inns.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 5.9 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
0% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Scranton monitor.

Directions
Still smoky
New York City
Cel-shaded illustration of New York City
AQI 33
#7New York City~2 h drive

New York· Good

A major New York city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 5.9 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
0% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Jersey City FH monitor.

Directions
Still smoky
White Haven
Cel-shaded illustration of White Haven
AQI 34
#8White HavenChecking road route

Pennsylvania· Good

Small Poconos-edge town on the Lehigh River gorge, with cabins and rafting-country lodging.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 6.2 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 6.2/22 × 7 = 2.0 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
5% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Swiftwater monitor.

Directions
Still smoky
Philadelphia
Cel-shaded illustration of Philadelphia
AQI 41
#9Philadelphia~1 h 15 min drive

Pennsylvania· Good

A major Pennsylvania city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 7.3 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 7.3/22 × 7 = 2.3 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
24% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the FAB monitor.

Directions
Still smoky
Lambertville
Cel-shaded illustration of Lambertville
AQI 42
#10LambertvilleChecking road route

New Jersey· Good

Delaware River town of antique shops facing New Hope across the water, a walkable riverside inn scene.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 7.5 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 7.5/22 × 7 = 2.4 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
27% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Trenton monitor.

Directions
Still smoky
Harrisburg
Cel-shaded illustration of Harrisburg
AQI 43
#11Harrisburg~1 h 40 min drive

Pennsylvania· Good

A major Pennsylvania city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 7.7 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 7.7/22 × 7 = 2.5 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
31% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Harrisburg monitor.

Directions
Still smoky
Lancaster
Cel-shaded illustration of Lancaster
AQI 44
#12LancasterChecking road route

Pennsylvania· Good

Amish-country city amid Pennsylvania farmland, with a walkable historic core and a broad hotel base.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 7.9 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 7.9/22 × 7 = 2.5 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
34% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Lancaster monitor.

Directions
Nyack
Cel-shaded illustration of Nyack
AQI 11
#13NyackChecking road route

New York· Good

Riverside village on the Hudson's Tappan Zee reach, with open-water air and a gallery-lined Main Street.

68% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1.9 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1.9/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

68% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the White Plains monitor.

Directions
Tarrytown
Cel-shaded illustration of Tarrytown
AQI 11
#14TarrytownChecking road route

New York· Good

Lower Hudson Valley river town of Sleepy Hollow lore, with wide-river air and a walkable Main Street.

68% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1.9 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1.9/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

68% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the White Plains monitor.

Directions
Beacon
Cel-shaded illustration of Beacon
AQI 15
#15Beacon~2 h 50 min drive

New York· Good

Hudson River arts town below Mount Beacon, with riverside air and a walkable main street of lodging.

54% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2.7 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.7/22 × 7 = 0.9 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3.2 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

54% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Newburgh monitor.

Directions
Hyde Park
Cel-shaded illustration of Hyde Park
AQI 15
#16Hyde ParkChecking road route

New York· Good

Hudson Valley river town of historic estates, with open Hudson River air and a small inn scene.

54% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2.7 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.7/22 × 7 = 0.9 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3.2 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

54% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Newburgh monitor.

Directions
Cold Spring
Cel-shaded illustration of Cold Spring
AQI 15
#17Cold Spring~2 h 50 min drive

New York· Good

Riverfront village facing the Hudson Highlands, with open water and mountain gaps that keep the air moving and a compact stock of inns.

54% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2.7 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.7/22 × 7 = 0.9 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3.2 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

54% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Newburgh monitor.

Directions
Midland
Cel-shaded illustration of Midland
AQI 1
#18MidlandChecking road route

Ontario· Good

Harbour town on Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands shore, with bay cruises and shoreline trails.

97% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0.2 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0.2/22 × 7 = 0.1 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5.7 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

97% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 6:12 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is estimated for this town.

Directions
Collingwood
Cel-shaded illustration of Collingwood
AQI 2
#19CollingwoodChecking road route

Ontario· Good

Georgian Bay harbour town at the base of the Niagara Escarpment, with bay breezes and plenty of hotels and rentals.

95% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0.3 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0.3/22 × 7 = 0.1 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

95% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 6:12 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is estimated for this town.

Directions
The Blue Mountains
Cel-shaded illustration of The Blue Mountains
AQI 2
#20The Blue MountainsChecking road route

Ontario· Good

Resort village on Georgian Bay with escarpment elevation, a walkable pedestrian base and year-round lodging.

95% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0.3 µg/m³ here vs 5.9 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0.3/22 × 7 = 0.1 here; 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Allentown right now

95% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 6:12 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is estimated for this town.

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Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDTLast scan Aug 23, 6:27 p.m. EDT · 49 min ago

Why live rankings? Smoke plumes are patchy and shift with the wind, so no direction is reliably cleaner. This list is recalculated from live PM2.5 every hour — and if everything nearby is smoky, it says so.

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What this means · Allentown

Good

AQI 33

AQI = Air Quality Index

Typical person. Air quality is satisfactory for most outdoor plans.

Kids, seniors, heart or lung conditions. Unusually sensitive people can still enjoy the outdoors.

The AQI on this page follows fine particles (PM2.5). Particles here are 5.9 µg/m³ (Good), so the headline and the particle scale below tell the same story.

Act two · Fine particles only

Where PM2.5 lands

This bar is smoke and fine particles (PM2.5) only. Left is cleaner air; right is heavier particle pollution. Today's particles sit in Good.

5.9 µg/m³
Clean · 0Smoky · 40Severe · 80+

Act three · Particle ladder

What each PM2.5 rung feels like

  • 0–3µg/m³Natural. About as clean as outdoor air realistically gets.
  • 3–5µg/m³Clean. Crisp, destination-worthy air.
  • 5–9µg/m³Good. Clean city air; most people will not notice anything today.
  • 9–15µg/m³Elevated. Usually no big deal today; sensitive lungs may notice hard exercise.
  • 15–35µg/m³Polluted. Smoke or traffic pollution is now worth acting on.
  • 35–55µg/m³Unhealthy. Symptoms become more likely, especially with asthma or heart disease.
  • 55+µg/m³Severe. Everyone should reduce exposure and clean the indoor air.

Act four · Felt number

Cigarettes a week

A secondary feel for the particle load only — not a medical claim, and not a substitute for AQI.

1.9/wk

What is PM2.5?

Fine particles about 30× thinner than a human hair — small enough to slip through your lungs and into your bloodstream. We measure them inµg/m³: micrograms of particle mass in a cubic metre of air.

The math

PM2.5 here is 5.9 µg/m³.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at this level: 5.9/22 × 7 = 1.9 cigarettes.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
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