Current Air Quality
Today
9/21
48
AQI
Fair
The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.
Based on Current Pollutants
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Over the past hour
PM 2.5
Fair
48
14 µg/m³
Fine Particulate Matter are
inhalable pollutant particles with a diameter less than
2.5 micrometers that can enter the lungs and bloodstream, resulting in serious health issues.
The most severe impacts are on the lungs and heart. Exposure can result in coughing or
difficulty breathing, aggravated asthma, and the development of chronic respiratory disease.
...more
Fine Particulate Matter are
inhalable pollutant particles with a diameter less than
2.5 micrometers that can enter the lungs and bloodstream, resulting in serious health issues.
The most severe impacts are on the lungs and heart. Exposure can result in coughing or
difficulty breathing, aggravated asthma, and the development of chronic respiratory disease.
...more
48
14 µg/m³
PM 10
Fair
34
29 µg/m³
Particulate Matter are
inhalable pollutant particles with a diameter less than 10 micrometers.
Particles that are larger than 2.5 micrometers can be deposited in airways, resulting in
health issues. Exposure can result in eye and throat irritation, coughing or difficulty
breathing, and aggravated asthma. More frequent and excessive exposure can result in more
serious health effects.
...more
Particulate Matter are
inhalable pollutant particles with a diameter less than 10 micrometers.
Particles that are larger than 2.5 micrometers can be deposited in airways, resulting in
health issues. Exposure can result in eye and throat irritation, coughing or difficulty
breathing, and aggravated asthma. More frequent and excessive exposure can result in more
serious health effects.
...more
34
29 µg/m³
O 3
Excellent
18
55 µg/m³
Ground-level Ozone can aggravate existing respiratory
diseases and also lead to throat irritation, headaches, and chest pain.
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Ground-level Ozone can aggravate existing respiratory
diseases and also lead to throat irritation, headaches, and chest pain.
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18
55 µg/m³
NO 2
Excellent
10
5 µg/m³
Breathing in high levels of Nitrogen Dioxide increases the risk of
respiratory problems. Coughing and difficulty breathing are common and
more serious health issues such as respiratory infections can occur with longer exposure.
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Breathing in high levels of Nitrogen Dioxide increases the risk of
respiratory problems. Coughing and difficulty breathing are common and
more serious health issues such as respiratory infections can occur with longer exposure.
...more
10
5 µg/m³
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Excellent
0 - 19
The air quality is ideal for most individuals; enjoy your normal outdoor activities.
Fair
20 - 49
The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.
Poor
50 - 99
The air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Reduce time spent outside if you are feeling symptoms such as difficulty breathing or throat irritation.
Unhealthy
100 - 149
Health effects can be immediately felt by sensitive groups. Healthy individuals may experience difficulty breathing and throat irritation with prolonged exposure. Limit outdoor activity.
Very Unhealthy
150 - 249
Health effects will be immediately felt by sensitive groups and should avoid outdoor activity. Healthy individuals are likely to experience difficulty breathing and throat irritation; consider staying indoors and rescheduling outdoor activities.
Dangerous
250+
Any exposure to the air, even for a few minutes, can lead to serious health effects on everybody. Avoid outdoor activities.
Tahoe City Current Air Quality
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24-Hour Air Quality Forecast
Daily Forecast
Today
9/21
44
AQI
Fair
The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.
Friday
9/22
43
AQI
Fair
The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.
Saturday
9/23
44
AQI
Fair
The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.
Sunday
9/24
41
AQI
Fair
The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. However, sensitive groups may experience minor to moderate symptoms from long-term exposure.
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