What is AirNow?
AirNow, from the US EPA and partners, reports the official air quality index from monitors across the United States, with forecasts and health guidance.
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AirNow
Official US air quality index and forecasts
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Live
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Current air quality across the US
- Forecasts
- Health guidance
The details
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Live / real time
- Data source
- EPA and state monitoring networks
- Made by
- US Environmental Protection Agency (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using AirNow
- Use the "Fire and Smoke" map during wildfire season.
Who it is for
AirNow is especially useful for home buyers and hikers & outdoor fans.
Questions about AirNow
Is AirNow free?
Yes. AirNow is free to use.
Do I need an account to use AirNow?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is AirNow updated?
AirNow shows data in real time or close to it, so what you see is happening now (most live maps have a delay of a few seconds to a few minutes).
Where does AirNow get its data?
EPA and state monitoring networks.
Can I use AirNow on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to AirNow?
Similar maps include NASA FIRMS Fire Map, AirNow Fire and Smoke Map, Global Forest Watch and Electricity Maps. See the full list of AirNow alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about AirNow. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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