Rancho Palos Verdes air quality · California, United States
Most people won't notice any effects at this level
US AQI 66 (Moderate) in Rancho Palos Verdes, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Rancho Palos Verdes
- PM2.566AQI
- PM1036AQI
- NO₂29AQI
- Ozone10AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Rancho Palos Verdes (Long Beach Signal Hill).
Is it safe outside in Rancho Palos Verdes 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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Rancho Palos Verdes air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 51average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 67worst day, 3 October
- 37cleanest day, 26 September
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 55, about the same as the week before (51). 18 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Rancho Palos Verdes
Beach Hazards Statement until Tue 20 Oct, 9:00 PT
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Sunny | 72°F | 61°F | 1% |
| Tue 20 | Mostly Sunny | 66°F | 61°F | 36% |
| Wed 21 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 64°F | 57°F | 92% |
| Thu 22 | Rain Showers Likely | 66°F | 61°F | 61% |
| Fri 23 | Sunny | 70°F | 61°F | 1% |
| Sat 24 | Sunny | 73°F | 63°F | 1% |
| Sun 25 | Mostly Sunny | 73°F | 63°F | 4% |
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Rancho Palos Verdes air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Rancho Palos Verdes right now?
The US AQI in Rancho Palos Verdes is 66 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Rancho Palos Verdes been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Rancho Palos Verdes averaged US AQI 51. The worst day was 3 October at 67; the cleanest was 26 September at 37. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Rancho Palos Verdes'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.