Redding air quality · California, United States
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US AQI 53 (Moderate) in Redding, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Redding
- PM2.553AQI
- Ozone24AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Redding (Redding).
Is it safe outside in Redding 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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Redding air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 39average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 63worst day, 22 September
- 27cleanest day, 13 October
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 36, about the same as the week before (38). 32 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Redding
No active National Weather Service alerts for Redding.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Mostly Sunny | 70°F | 52°F | 4% |
| Tue 20 | Mostly Cloudy | 73°F | 54°F | 21% |
| Wed 21 | Partly Sunny | 77°F | 54°F | 32% |
| Thu 22 | Chance Light Rain | 68°F | 48°F | 25% |
| Fri 23 | Sunny | 72°F | 48°F | 8% |
| Sat 24 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain | 72°F | 48°F | 33% |
| Sun 25 | Chance Light Rain | 70°F | 48°F | 29% |
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Redding air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Redding right now?
The US AQI in Redding is 53 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Redding 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 Redding been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Redding averaged US AQI 39. The worst day was 22 September at 63; the cleanest was 13 October at 27. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Redding'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.