Kansas City Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy Levels Due to Ozone
Air quality in Kansas City, MO, has reached the Unhealthy category today, February 26, 2026, with ozone levels recorded at an AQI of 177.
Current Air Quality
On February 26, 2026, the air quality in the Kansas City, MO reporting area has reached levels classified as Unhealthy. The primary pollutant of concern is Ozone (O3), which has reached an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 177. Other measured pollutants include Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) at an AQI of 57 (Moderate) and Particulate Matter (PM10) at an AQI of 32 (Good).
What This Means
An AQI in the “Unhealthy” range (151-200) indicates that the air quality is concerning for the general public. At this level, everyone may begin to experience health effects, and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Who Should Take Precautions
While the Unhealthy category affects the general population, certain groups are at higher risk. These include children, active adults who exercise outdoors, and individuals with respiratory diseases such as asthma.
What You Should Do
To minimize health risks, it is recommended that everyone reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. Members of sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion and consider moving activities indoors or rescheduling them for a time when air quality is better.
Source
Data provided by EPA AirNow.
Source: EPA Official Notice
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