Bakersfield air quality · California, United States
Most people won't notice any effects at this level
US AQI 53 (Moderate) in Bakersfield, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Bakersfield
- PM2.553AQI
- PM1047AQI
- NO₂16AQI
- Ozone31AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Bakersfield (Bakersfield - California Ave).
Is it safe outside in Bakersfield right now?
Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Bakersfield air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 70average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 105worst day, 3 October
- 45cleanest day, 18 October
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 60, better than the week before (76). 2 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Bakersfield
No active National Weather Service alerts for Bakersfield.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Sunny | 86°F | 54°F | 1% |
| Tue 20 | Mostly Sunny | 81°F | 55°F | 39% |
| Wed 21 | Light Rain Likely | 72°F | 52°F | 79% |
| Thu 22 | Chance Light Rain | 68°F | 52°F | 44% |
| Fri 23 | Mostly Sunny | 70°F | 50°F | 3% |
| Sat 24 | Sunny | 73°F | 52°F | 3% |
| Sun 25 | Sunny | 73°F | 52°F | 5% |
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Bakersfield air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Bakersfield right now?
The US AQI in Bakersfield is 53 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Bakersfield today?
Fine for most people. Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
How has air quality in Bakersfield been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Bakersfield averaged US AQI 70. The worst day was 3 October at 105; the cleanest was 18 October at 45. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Bakersfield's air quality data come from?
From US EPA AirNow, using 1 monitoring station in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: US EPA AirNow. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.