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United States Air Quality Maps
Ozone and Particulate Matter (PM2.5) data are published as soon as practical after the end of each hour and as such are not fully validated. Maps are also archived in the same way. Therefore, data are only approved for the expressed purpose of reporting and forecasting the Air Quality. Maps are generally available after 9 a.m. EST.
Pollutant: Ozone | Particles (PM2.5)
Map Area:
Map Date:
Map Type:
Current Hour   24-Hour AQI Loop  
Daily 24-Hour AQI,
(midnight to midnight)  
 
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Particles (PM2.5): Current Hour United States
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 03:24 PM EST
http://www.epa.gov/airnow/current/pm25/pm25_super_current_hour.gif
1 - 50
Good
51 - 100
Moderate
101 - 150
Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups
151 - 200
Unhealthy
201 - 250
Very Unhealthy
Data Not Available

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Particles (PM2.5): 24-Hour AQI Loop United States
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
http://www.epa.gov/airnow/2009/20090114/pm25/pm25-24a-super.gif
1 - 50
Good
51 - 100
Moderate
101 - 150
Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups
151 - 200
Unhealthy
201 - 250
Very Unhealthy
Data Not Available

Animation reflects 24-hour average concentration, calculated from observed 1-hour data. For details on calculation methodology see Frequently Asked Questions.

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