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Interactive map of current air quality for California and across the U.S.

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As wildfires continue to burn across Northern California, air quality is top of mind for many. The air has been hazardous for days in many communities in the region.

This interactive map shows community-level air quality readings for all of California (it also has data for other states). The data updates every hour.

Air Quality

This live-updating map shows air quality in the most recent hour based on particulate matter (PM 2.5) and ozone combined. Sensors that collect only one type of data may diverge from nearby readings, depending on the primary air pollutant of the day. Click on a sensor for more information.
Map: NATHANIEL LEVINE | Sources: U.S. EPA AirNow program

This chart also allows you to search for your city to see the air quality for today and two previous days. The charts indicate readings from good to hazardous.

This story was originally published September 1, 2021 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Interactive map of current air quality for California and across the U.S.."

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California Wildfires

The latest on the wildfires burning in California. Get updates on the Caldor Fire, Dixie Fire and others, including size, containment, evacuation orders and more.