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Sacramento’s unhealthy air quality is largely the result of transportation exhaust, which serves as the most significant single source of air pollution in the area. 6 Daily emissions are often exacerbated by environmental factors of the Sacramento valley, which can lead to an accumulation of polluted air. These factors include temperature inversions, high heat, abundant sunshine, surrounding mountains, and relatively stagnant air.

Air quality information for the Sacramento region.

The GAIA air quality monitoring stations are using high-tech laser particle sensors to measure in real-time PM2.5 pollution, which is one of the most harmful air pollutants. Very easy to set up, they only require a WIFI access point and a USB power supply. Once connected, air pollution levels are reported instantaneously and in real-time on our maps

Today's Air Quality - Sacramento, CA. 51. Moderate. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are ...

Air Quality at Sacramento State. Campus Air Quality Monitors. Air Pollution Management. The Sacramento region is designated as a severe ozone "non-attainment area" by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA). This non-attainment area includes all of Sacramento County and parts of El Dorado, Placer, Solano, Sutter and Yolo counties.

AirNow and the US Forest Service have updated the Fire and Smoke Map to give you even more information! On the map, click on any monitor (circle) or sensor (square) to check the current NowCast AQI, learn what actions to take, and find out if air quality is getting better or worse.

12:47 PM. 75° F. RealFeel® 81°. RealFeel Shade™ 73°. Air Quality Excellent. Wind S 5 mph. Wind Gusts 8 mph. Sunny More Details.

Good is 0 to 50. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. AQI Look-up Table for PM2.5 concentrations. Hazardous is 301 to 500. The entire population is more likely to experience serious health effects and should avoid all outdoor physical activity, remain indoors and keep activity levels low.