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Checking AQI

AQI stands for Air Quality Index.
A higher the AQI number means a higher the level of air pollution & health risks.

Number Color Concern
0 to 50 Green Good
51 to 100 Yellow Moderate
101 - 150 Orange Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151 - 200 Red Unhealthy
201 - 300 Purple Very Unhealthy
301 and higher Maroon Hazardous

There are various ways to check the AQI in Spokane.

  1. Check local weather and Air Quality Index (AQI) daily during wildfire season.
  2. Locally, the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency is a great resource for current and forecasted conditions: Spokane Regional Clean Air agency ↑

  3. A national resource for more information is Airnow.gov ↑