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Live readout · Observed Jul 22, 10:00 a.m. EDT

Sensitive lungs: skip outdoor workouts

Bellingham is breathing 6.7 cigarettes a week

Nothing cleaner nearby How we count it →

As everyday air for years, this means meaningfully more heart, lung and early-death risk.

21
PM2.5 µg/m³
73
US AQI
Moderate
Category
3.4
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Bellingham Low smoke · AQI 0–50 Some pollution · AQI 51–100 Unhealthy (sensitive) · AQI 101–150 Unhealthy+ · AQI 151+
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La Conner
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#1La ConnerLow smoke · AQI 36Checking road routesaves 4.6 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 6.4 µg/m³

Skagit Valley waterfront village on the Swinomish Channel, wrapped in tidal marine air, with inns.

70% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 6.4 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 6.4/22 × 7 = 2.0 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

14.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

70% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Coupeville
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#2CoupevilleLow smoke · AQI 38Checking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 6.9 µg/m³

Historic harbor town on Whidbey Island in the Olympics' rain shadow, with steady marine air.

67% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 6.9 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 6.9/22 × 7 = 2.2 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

14.1 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

67% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Port Townsend
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#3Port TownsendLow smoke · AQI 38Checking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 6.9 µg/m³

Victorian seaport at the tip of the Quimper Peninsula, in the Olympics' dry rain shadow with steady marine air off the strait and historic inns.

67% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 6.9 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 6.9/22 × 7 = 2.2 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

14.1 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

67% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Anacortes
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#4AnacortesLow smoke · AQI 50Checking road routesaves 3.8 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 9 µg/m³

Ferry gateway to the San Juan Islands, wrapped in Puget Sound marine air, with waterfront hotels.

57% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 9 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 9/22 × 7 = 2.9 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

12 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

57% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Lopez Island
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#5Lopez IslandLow smoke · AQI 50Checking road routesaves 3.8 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 9 µg/m³

Flattest and quietest of the San Juan Islands, wrapped in the rain shadow's cool marine air.

57% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 9 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 9/22 × 7 = 2.9 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

12 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

57% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 2: Low risk (Victoria / Saanich station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Victoria / Saanich station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Poulsbo
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#6PoulsboSome particle pollution · AQI 56Checking road routesaves 2.9 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 12 µg/m³

Scandinavian-heritage harbor town on Liberty Bay, wrapped in Puget Sound marine air, with inns.

43% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 12 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 12/22 × 7 = 3.8 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

9 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

43% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Bainbridge Island
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#7Bainbridge IslandSome particle pollution · AQI 56Checking road routesaves 2.9 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 12 µg/m³

Ferry-commute island across Puget Sound from Seattle, wrapped in steady marine air, with inns.

43% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 12 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 12/22 × 7 = 3.8 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

9 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

43% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Seattle
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#8SeattleSome particle pollution · AQI 57Checking road routesaves 2.7 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 12.4 µg/m³

A major Washington city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

41% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 12.4 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 12.4/22 × 7 = 3.9 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

8.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

41% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Friday Harbor
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#9Friday HarborSome particle pollution · AQI 58Checking road routesaves 2.5 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 13 µg/m³

San Juan Islands port in the Olympics' rain shadow, wrapped in cool marine air off Puget Sound, with inns and rentals.

38% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 13 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 13/22 × 7 = 4.1 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

8 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

38% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 2: Low risk (Victoria / Saanich station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Victoria / Saanich station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Victoria
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#10VictoriaSome particle pollution · AQI 58Checking road routesaves 2.5 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 13 µg/m³

A major British Columbia city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

38% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 13 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 13/22 × 7 = 4.1 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

8 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

38% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 2: Low risk (Victoria / Saanich station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Victoria / Saanich station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Ganges (Salt Spring Island)
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#11Ganges (Salt Spring Island)Some particle pollution · AQI 58Checking road routesaves 2.5 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 13 µg/m³

Main village of the Gulf Islands' largest island, in the rain shadow with cool marine air.

38% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 13 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 13/22 × 7 = 4.1 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

8 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

38% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 2: Low risk (Duncan station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Duncan station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Sequim
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#12SequimSome particle pollution · AQI 59Checking road routesaves 2.4 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 13.3 µg/m³

Olympic Peninsula town in the mountains' rain shadow, one of the driest, sunniest spots on the Sound.

37% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 13.3 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 13.3/22 × 7 = 4.2 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

7.7 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

37% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Olympia
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#13OlympiaSome particle pollution · AQI 53Checking road routesaves 3.4 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 10.4 µg/m³

A major Washington city with broad lodging options and live air-quality readings for comparison when smoke shifts across the region.

50% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 10.4 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 10.4/22 × 7 = 3.3 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

10.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

50% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Vashon Island
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#14Vashon IslandSome particle pollution · AQI 56Checking road routesaves 3.0 cigs/wk

Washington· PM2.5 11.6 µg/m³

Ferry-only island in the middle of Puget Sound, wrapped in marine air, with farm-stay inns.

45% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 11.6 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 11.6/22 × 7 = 3.7 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

9.4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

45% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Whistler
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#15WhistlerSome particle pollution · AQI 60Checking road routesaves 2.2 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 14 µg/m³

Coast Mountains resort near 2,200 feet north of Vancouver, with cool alpine air and a huge lodging base.

33% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 14 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

7 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

33% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 2: Low risk (Whistler station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Whistler station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Qualicum Beach
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#16Qualicum BeachSome particle pollution · AQI 60Checking road routesaves 2.2 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 14 µg/m³

Vancouver Island shoreline town beside Parksville, wrapped in steady Strait of Georgia sea air.

33% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 14 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

7 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

33% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Pemberton
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#17PembertonSome particle pollution · AQI 60Checking road routesaves 2.2 cigs/wk

British Columbia· PM2.5 14 µg/m³

Farming valley town north of Whistler, ringed by glaciated peaks with cool mountain-valley air.

33% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 14 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

7 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

33% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 2: Low risk (Whistler station)

Observed Jul 22, 9:00 a.m. EDT

AQHI from the Whistler station; PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Lincoln City
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#18Lincoln CityLow smoke · AQI 19Checking road routesaves 5.6 cigs/wk

Oregon· PM2.5 3.4 µg/m³

Seven-mile stretch of Oregon-coast beach town, swept by onshore Pacific wind, with abundant oceanfront lodging.

84% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 3.4 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3.4/22 × 7 = 1.1 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

17.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

84% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Depoe Bay
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#19Depoe BayLow smoke · AQI 19Checking road routesaves 5.6 cigs/wk

Oregon· PM2.5 3.4 µg/m³

World's-smallest-harbor town on the Oregon coast, swept by steady onshore Pacific wind.

84% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 3.4 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3.4/22 × 7 = 1.1 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

17.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

84% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Newport
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#20NewportLow smoke · AQI 19Checking road routesaves 5.6 cigs/wk

Oregon· PM2.5 3.4 µg/m³

Working fishing town on Oregon's central coast at Yaquina Bay, cooled by steady ocean air, with waterfront motels and rentals.

84% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 3.4 µg/m³ here vs 21 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3.4/22 × 7 = 1.1 here; 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

17.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Bellingham right now

84% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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What this means · Bellingham

Oof.

6.7cigarettes

per week, if this air holds

Act two · The scale

Where today lands

From a crisp horizon to smoke you can taste — here’s your reading on it.

21 µg/m³
CrispSome smokeHeavy smoke

Act three · The ladder

What each rung feels like

  • 0–3µg/m³Natural air. About as clean as outdoor air realistically gets.
  • 3–5µg/m³Exceptionally clean. Crisp, destination-worthy air.
  • 5–9µg/m³Good, not pristine. Clean city air; most people will not notice anything today.
  • 9–15µg/m³Elevated. Usually no big deal today; sensitive lungs may notice hard exercise.
  • 15–35µg/m³Polluted. Smoke or traffic pollution is now worth acting on.
  • 35–55µg/m³Unhealthy for sensitive. Symptoms become more likely, especially with asthma or heart disease.
  • 55+µg/m³Unhealthy. Everyone should reduce exposure and clean the indoor air.

Act four · The fine print

The receipts

What is PM2.5?

Fine particles about 30× thinner than a human hair — small enough to slip through your lungs and into your bloodstream. We measure them inµg/m³: micrograms of particle mass in a cubic metre of air.

The math

PM2.5 here is 21 µg/m³.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at this level: 21/22 × 7 = 6.7 cigarettes.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
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