Los Angeles air quality · California, United States
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US AQI 59 (Moderate) in Los Angeles, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Los Angeles
- PM2.559AQI
- PM1037AQI
- NO₂30AQI
- Ozone19AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Los Angeles (EBAM-14).
Is it safe outside in Los Angeles 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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Los Angeles air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 56average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 79worst day, 8 October
- 39cleanest day, 17 September
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 56, about the same as the week before (61). 10 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Los Angeles
No active National Weather Service alerts for Los Angeles.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Sunny | 82°F | 63°F | 0% |
| Tue 20 | Mostly Sunny | 77°F | 61°F | 36% |
| Wed 21 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 73°F | 57°F | 92% |
| Thu 22 | Chance Rain Showers | 70°F | 55°F | 54% |
| Fri 23 | Sunny | 73°F | 55°F | 1% |
| Sat 24 | Sunny | 79°F | 57°F | 2% |
| Sun 25 | Sunny | 79°F | 57°F | 5% |
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Los Angeles air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Los Angeles right now?
The US AQI in Los Angeles is 59 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Los Angeles averaged US AQI 56. The worst day was 8 October at 79; the cleanest was 17 September at 39. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Los Angeles'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.