Do You Know Current Air Pollution Levels?
Check air quality conditions before you go outside to help protect your health. Exposure to high air pollution levels can cause immediate and severe health issues including respiratory illness, heart and lung stress, and damaged respiratory cells. Some individuals are more vulnerable to the health impacts of air pollution, including children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with heart or lung conditions, such as asthma.
Mark your calendar for May 1, when the Sacramento region's Spare The Air Program will begin. From May 1 to October 31 each year, when the AQI is forecast to reach 126 or higher for ground-level ozone a Spare The Air alert is issued. On Spare The Air days, residents are asked to reduce their driving.
Sacramento Region Ozone Air Quality Forecast
updated by noon
Today (Tue, July 8)
61 AQI - Moderate
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Tomorrow (Wed, July 9)
80 AQI - Moderate
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Yesterday's High | Extended AQI Outlook | ||
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Mon, July 7
84 AQI - Moderate
Ozone |
Thu, July 10
Moderate
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Fri, July 11
Moderate
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Sat, July 12
Moderate
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Air Quality Forecast and Weather Discussion
Monday, sunny skies and high temperatures in the low-90s will aid ozone development. However, increasing onshore winds will promote dispersion throughout the day, leading to mid-Moderate ozone levels. Tuesday, ample sunshine and highs near 90F will continue to support ozone production. However, moderate onshore winds will persist, aiding dispersion. These conditions will yield low-Moderate ozone levels. Wednesday, onshore winds will weaken, reducing dispersion. Additionally, abundant sunshine and highs in the low-90s will enhance ozone development. As a result, ozone levels will be mid-Moderate.