Air Quality Index (AQI) | AirNow.gov
Local air quality can affect our daily lives. Like the weather, it can change from day to day. EPA developed the Air Quality Index, or AQI, to make information available about the health effects of the five most common air pollutants, and how to avoid those effects.
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AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data. Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views.
National Maps | AirNow.gov
The list below shows the areas with the highest NowCast AQI for the current hour. The AirNow system automatically generates this list every hour, based on the areas with the highest NowCast AQI for ozone or particle pollution. Because air quality can change during the day, the areas on this list may change throughout the day, too.
AQI Basics | AirNow.gov
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is EPA's tool for communicating about outdoor air quality and health. The AQI includes six color-coded categories, each corresponding to a range of index values. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of …
Using the Air Quality Index - AirNow
What it is: The U.S. Air Quality Index, or AQI, is EPA’s tool for communicating daily air quality. It uses color-coded categories and provides statements for each category that tell you about air quality in your area, which groups of people may be affected, and steps you can take to reduce your exposure to air pollution.
Recent AQI Trends | AirNow.gov
Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality in multiple states. Please use the Fire and Smoke map to check on wildfire smoke impacts in your area.
AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
Smoke plumes reflect smoke anywhere in the atmosphere, not necessarily near the ground. As such, they may not be associated with bad air quality.
State AQI | AirNow.gov
Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality in multiple states. Please use the Fire and Smoke map to check on wildfire smoke impacts in your area.
System Alerts | AirNow.gov
Aug 1, 2023 · Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality in multiple states. Please use the Fire and Smoke map to check on wildfire smoke impacts in your area. AirNow.gov - Home of the …
AQI & Health | AirNow.gov
Local air quality can affect our daily lives. Like the weather, it can change from day to day. EPA developed the Air Quality Index, or AQI, to make information available about the health effects of the five most common air pollutants, and how to avoid those effects.