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Clear skies over ModestoStick around.

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This is the lowest-risk outdoor baseline we can realistically reach.

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Sacramento looks like the better move.95% cleaner air with a verified 1 h 30 min road trip. Rankings balance cleaner air with trip ease.

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Modesto Low smoke · AQI 0–50 Some pollution · AQI 51–100 Unhealthy (sensitive) · AQI 101–150 Unhealthy+ · AQI 151+
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Sacramento
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#1SacramentoLow smoke · AQI 1~1 h 30 min drivesaves 0.7 cigs/wk

California· PM2.5 0.1 µg/m³

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

95% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0.1 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0.1/22 × 7 = <0.1 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.1 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Modesto right now

95% 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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Still smoky
Stockton
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#2StocktonLow smoke · AQI 6~40 min drivesaves 0.4 cigs/wk

California· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

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

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
55% 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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Still smoky
San Francisco
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#3San FranciscoLow smoke · AQI 6~1 h 50 min drivesaves 0.4 cigs/wk

California· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

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

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
55% 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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Still smoky
San Jose
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#4San JoseLow smoke · AQI 11~1 h 45 min drive

California· PM2.5 2 µg/m³

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

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 2 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
9% 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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Still smoky
Sonora
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#5SonoraLow smoke · AQI 17Checking road route

California· PM2.5 3 µg/m³

Gold Rush county seat in the Sierra foothills, set higher than the Central Valley with a historic Main Street.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 3 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3/22 × 7 = 1.0 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
36% 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
Murphys
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#6MurphysLow smoke · AQI 17Checking road route

California· PM2.5 3 µg/m³

Calaveras County Gold Rush village with a wine-tasting Main Street, above the Central Valley haze.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 3 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3/22 × 7 = 1.0 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
36% 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
Jackson
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#7JacksonLow smoke · AQI 17Checking road route

California· PM2.5 3 µg/m³

Amador County Gold Rush town in the Sierra foothills, above the valley haze with historic inns.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 3 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3/22 × 7 = 1.0 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
36% 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
Sutter Creek
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#8Sutter CreekLow smoke · AQI 17Checking road route

California· PM2.5 3 µg/m³

Small Gold Country town on Highway 49, a walkable historic Main Street above the valley haze.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 3 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3/22 × 7 = 1.0 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
36% 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
Capitola
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#9CapitolaLow smoke · AQI 17Checking road route

California· PM2.5 3 µg/m³

Colorful beach village on Monterey Bay, cooled by onshore marine air, with a walkable esplanade.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 3 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3/22 × 7 = 1.0 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
36% 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
Placerville
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#10PlacervilleLow smoke · AQI 22Checking road route

California· PM2.5 4 µg/m³

Gold Country town on Highway 50 toward Tahoe, at higher elevation than the Sacramento Valley below.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 4 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 4/22 × 7 = 1.3 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
82% 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
Oakhurst
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#11OakhurstLow smoke · AQI 46Checking road route

California· PM2.5 8.2 µg/m³

Sierra foothill gateway to Yosemite's South Entrance, near 2,300 feet with a broad lodging base.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 8.2 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 8.2/22 × 7 = 2.6 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

Air is currently worse here than in Modesto

273% 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
Groveland
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#12GrovelandSome particle pollution · AQI 52Checking road route

California· PM2.5 9.6 µg/m³

Sierra foothill town on Yosemite's western approach near 3,100 feet, with historic inns and cabins.

Worse air than home. Don't bother.

PM2.5 is 9.6 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

Air is currently worse here than in Modesto

336% 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
Stinson Beach
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#13Stinson BeachLow smoke · AQI 6Checking road routesaves 0.4 cigs/wk

California· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Marin County beach town below Mount Tamalpais, swept by onshore ocean wind, with cottages.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
55% 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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Still smoky
Bolinas
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#14BolinasLow smoke · AQI 6Checking road routesaves 0.4 cigs/wk

California· PM2.5 1 µg/m³

Secluded lagoon-side village on the Marin coast, cooled by constant onshore Pacific air.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
55% 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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Still smoky
Half Moon Bay
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#15Half Moon BayLow smoke · AQI 11~2 h drive

California· PM2.5 2 µg/m³

Coastal town on a foggy stretch of San Mateo shoreline south of San Francisco, cooled by steady ocean air, with inns and rentals.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 2 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
9% 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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Still smoky
Napa
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#16NapaLow smoke · AQI 12Checking road route

California· PM2.5 2.1 µg/m³

Wine-country city at the valley's south end, with marine-influenced air and an extensive hotel base.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 2.1 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.1/22 × 7 = 0.7 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
5% 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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Still smoky
Sonoma
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#17SonomaLow smoke · AQI 12Checking road route

California· PM2.5 2.1 µg/m³

Historic wine-country plaza town, cooled by marine air pulled up the Sonoma Valley from the coast.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 2.1 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.1/22 × 7 = 0.7 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
5% 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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Paso Robles
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#18Paso RoblesLow smoke · AQI 0Checking road routesaves 0.7 cigs/wk

California· PM2.5 0 µg/m³

Central Coast wine town on the Salinas River, higher and drier than the coast with a broad hotel base.

100% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0/22 × 7 = 0 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.2 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Modesto right now

100% 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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Cayucos
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#19CayucosLow smoke · AQI 0Checking road routesaves 0.7 cigs/wk

California· PM2.5 0 µg/m³

Small Central Coast beach town north of Morro Bay, cooled by steady onshore Pacific wind.

100% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0/22 × 7 = 0 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.2 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Modesto right now

100% 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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Morro Bay
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#20Morro BayLow smoke · AQI 0Checking road routesaves 0.7 cigs/wk

California· PM2.5 0 µg/m³

Fishing town beside a volcanic-rock harbor, swept by constant onshore Pacific wind, with motels.

100% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0 µg/m³ here vs 2.2 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0/22 × 7 = 0 here; 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

2.2 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Modesto right now

100% 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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Last scan Jul 22, 10:27 a.m. EDT · 34 min ago

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What this means · Modesto

Clear skies!

0.7cigarettes

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.

2.2 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 2.2 µg/m³.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at this level: 2.2/22 × 7 = 0.7 cigarettes.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
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