Air Quality Information
for the Sacramento Region
Brought to you by the Sacramento Metropolitan, El Dorado,
Feather River, Placer and Yolo-Solano Air Districts
AQI Forecast by County
Friday, December 09
| Fri | Sat | |
| Placer | 38 | 21 |
| Sacramento | 53 | 33 |
| Yolo-Solano | 50 | 25 |
Air Quality Map
The map below is a 1-hour snapshot. Click to view all hours recorded since midnight.
Check Before You Burn in Sacramento County
The annual Check Before You Burn season is underway in Sacramento County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento. From November through February, be sure to check the daily burn status online or call 1-877-NO-BURN-5 (1-877-662-8765) or download the Sacramento Region Air Quality App before using a wood-burning fireplace, stove, firepit, or other wood-burning devices.
The Yolo-Solano AQMD's voluntary Don't Light Tonight program for Yolo County and part of Solano County also runs from November through February. Don't Light Tonight.
Sacramento Region PM2.5 Air Quality Forecast
updated by noon
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Today (Fri, Dec 9)
53 AQI - Moderate
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Tomorrow (Sat, Dec 10)
33 AQI - Good
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| Yesterday's High | Extended AQI Outlook | ||
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Thu, Dec 8
57 AQI - Moderate
PM2.5 |
Sun, Dec 11
Good
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Mon, Dec 12
Good
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Tue, Dec 13
Moderate
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Air Quality Forecast and Weather Discussion
Thursday, moderate south-southeasterly winds will aid dispersion. However, the winds will also transport regional pollutants into the Sacramento Valley, leading to low-Moderate particle levels. Friday, a weak temperature inversion will limit dispersion early, while areas of morning fog promote particle formation. In addition, light southerly winds will limit dispersion throughout the day, resulting in high-Good to low-Moderate particle levels. Saturday, a strong trough of low pressure aloft and gusty southeasterly winds will enhance atmospheric mixing. In addition, periods of rain will aid dispersion. Therefore, particle levels will be Good.