What is AirNow Fire and Smoke Map?
The AirNow Fire and Smoke Map, from the US EPA and US Forest Service, combines official air monitors, low-cost sensors, smoke plumes and fire locations to show where smoke is affecting air quality.
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AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
Wildfire smoke and air quality across the United States
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Live
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Air quality from monitors and sensors
- Smoke plume layer
- Fire locations
The details
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Live / real time
- Data source
- EPA monitors, PurpleAir sensors, NOAA smoke data
- Made by
- US EPA and US Forest Service (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
- Low-cost sensor readings are corrected for smoke; trust the colour category more than the exact number.
Who it is for
AirNow Fire and Smoke Map is especially useful for home buyers and journalists.
Questions about AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
Is AirNow Fire and Smoke Map free?
Yes. AirNow Fire and Smoke Map is free to use.
Do I need an account to use AirNow Fire and Smoke Map?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is AirNow Fire and Smoke Map updated?
AirNow Fire and Smoke Map 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 Fire and Smoke Map get its data?
EPA monitors, PurpleAir sensors, NOAA smoke data.
Can I use AirNow Fire and Smoke Map on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to AirNow Fire and Smoke Map?
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Summary based on public information about AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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