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Live readout · Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDT

Most people: normal plans; sensitive lungs watch symptoms

Laredo is breathing 4.5 cigarettes a week

Nothing cleaner nearby How we count it →

If this became your normal for years, heart and lung risk would measurably rise.

14
PM2.5 µg/m³
60
US AQI
Moderate
Category
9.1
Cleanest in reach · µg/m³
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Laredo Low smoke · AQI 0–50 Some pollution · AQI 51–100 Unhealthy (sensitive) · AQI 101–150 Unhealthy+ · AQI 151+
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Hebbronville
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#1HebbronvilleSome particle pollution · AQI 61Checking road route

Texas· PM2.5 14.2 µg/m³

Texas community with lodging and a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 14.2 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 14.2/22 × 7 = 4.5 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
1% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT

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

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Still smoky
Zapata
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#2ZapataSome particle pollution · AQI 62Checking road route

Texas· PM2.5 15 µg/m³

Texas community with lodging and a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 15 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 15/22 × 7 = 4.8 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
7% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT

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

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Still smoky
Dilley
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#3DilleySome particle pollution · AQI 63Checking road route

Texas· PM2.5 15.5 µg/m³

Texas community with lodging and a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 15.5 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 15.5/22 × 7 = 4.9 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
11% worse airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT

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

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Still smoky
Rio Bravo
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#4Rio BravoParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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Still smoky
Cactus
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#5CactusParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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Still smoky
Freer
Cel-shaded illustration of Freer
#6FreerParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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Still smoky
Cotulla
Cel-shaded illustration of Cotulla
#7CotullaParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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Still smoky
Carrizo Springs
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#8Carrizo SpringsParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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Still smoky
San Diego
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#9San DiegoParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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Still smoky
McAllen
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#10McAllenSome particle pollution · AQI 74Checking road route

Texas· PM2.5 21.4 µg/m³

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

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 21.4 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 21.4/22 × 7 = 6.8 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

Air is currently worse here than in Laredo

53% worse 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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Still smoky
Crystal City
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#11Crystal CityParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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Still smoky
Roma
Cel-shaded illustration of Roma
#12RomaParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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Still smoky
Escobares
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#13EscobaresParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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Still smoky
Premont
Cel-shaded illustration of Premont
#14PremontParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 4.5 cigs/wk

Texas

Texas community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking 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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New Braunfels
Cel-shaded illustration of New Braunfels
#15New BraunfelsSome particle pollution · AQI 51Checking road routesaves 1.6 cigs/wk

Texas· PM2.5 9.1 µg/m³

Hill Country town at the spring-fed Comal and Guadalupe river confluence, a breezy river-town escape, with hotels and rentals.

35% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 9.1 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 9.1/22 × 7 = 2.9 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4.9 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Laredo right now

35% 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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Wimberley
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#16WimberleySome particle pollution · AQI 51Checking road routesaves 1.6 cigs/wk

Texas· PM2.5 9.1 µg/m³

Hill Country village between Austin and San Antonio, tucked among cypress-lined creeks, with cottages and inns.

35% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 9.1 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 9.1/22 × 7 = 2.9 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4.9 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Laredo right now

35% 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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Glen Rose
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#17Glen RoseSome particle pollution · AQI 53Checking road routesaves 1.1 cigs/wk

Texas· PM2.5 10.4 µg/m³

Dinosaur-country town on the Paluxy River southwest of Fort Worth, with cabins and river-valley air.

26% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 10.4 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 10.4/22 × 7 = 3.3 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Laredo right now

26% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDT

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

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Granbury
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#18GranburySome particle pollution · AQI 53Checking road routesaves 1.1 cigs/wk

Texas· PM2.5 10.4 µg/m³

Lake town southwest of Fort Worth built around a historic square on Lake Granbury, a close open-water escape, with inns and rentals.

26% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 10.4 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 10.4/22 × 7 = 3.3 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

3.6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Laredo right now

26% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDT

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

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Galveston
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#19GalvestonSome particle pollution · AQI 55Checking road routesaves 0.9 cigs/wk

Texas· PM2.5 11.2 µg/m³

Gulf Coast island city with extensive lodging and marine air south of Houston.

20% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 11.2 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 11.2/22 × 7 = 3.6 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.8 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Laredo right now

20% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDT

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

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Port Lavaca
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#20Port LavacaSome particle pollution · AQI 55Checking road routesaves 0.9 cigs/wk

Texas· PM2.5 11.3 µg/m³

Gulf-bay fishing town on Lavaca Bay, cooled by open-water air away from the bigger coastal cities.

19% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 11.3 µg/m³ here vs 14 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 11.3/22 × 7 = 3.6 here; 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.7 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Laredo right now

19% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT

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

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Observed Jul 22, 10:12 a.m. EDTLast scan Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT · 34 min ago

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What this means · Laredo

Phew.

4.5cigarettes

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.

14 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 14 µg/m³.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at this level: 14/22 × 7 = 4.5 cigarettes.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
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