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Yakima air right now

GoodAQI 39

Yakima’s five-day smoke forecast shows the current index and the clearest time ahead.

39
AQI now
7
PM2.5 · µg/m³
2 cleaner spots within 3 hr drive

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The better move within a 3-hour drive

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Leavenworth looks like the better move.77% cleaner air with a verified 1 h 55 min road trip. Rankings balance cleaner air with trip ease.

Every town is also available in the ranked list.
Yakima Clean · PM2.5 0–5 Good · 5–9 Elevated · 9–15 Polluted · 15–35 Unhealthy · 35–55 Severe · 55+
Top pick
Leavenworth
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AQI 9
#1Leavenworth~1 h 55 min drive

Washington· Good

Bavarian-themed town in the Cascade foothills on the Wenatchee River, a mountain-valley base with plentiful inns and rentals.

77% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1.6 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1.6/22 × 7 = 0.5 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5.4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Yakima right now

77% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Leavenworth-Evans St monitor.

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Cle Elum
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AQI 9
#2Cle ElumChecking road route

Washington· Good

Eastern-Cascades town near Snoqualmie Pass, drier than the Seattle side with cabins and motels.

76% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1.7 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1.7/22 × 7 = 0.5 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5.3 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Yakima right now

76% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Cle Elum monitor.

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Packwood
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AQI 10
#3PackwoodChecking road route

Washington· Good

Cascade foothills town near Mount Rainier's south side, a forested mountain-gateway base with cabins.

74% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1.8 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1.8/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5.2 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Yakima right now

74% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 6:27 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is estimated for this town.

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Ashford
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AQI 12
#4AshfordChecking road route

Washington· Good

Small gateway village at Mount Rainier's southwest entrance, deep in old-growth forest with lodges.

69% cleaner than home — pack the car.

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

4.8 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Yakima right now

69% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 6:27 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is estimated for this town.

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Still smoky
Wapato
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AQI unavailable
#5WapatoChecking road route

Washington

Washington 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.

Directions
Still smoky
Zillah
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AQI unavailable
#6ZillahChecking road route

Washington

Washington 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.

Directions
Still smoky
Toppenish
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AQI unavailable
#7ToppenishChecking road route

Washington

Washington community with a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Still smoky
Granger
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AQI unavailable
#8GrangerChecking road route

Washington

Washington 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.

Directions
Still smoky
Ellensburg
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AQI unavailable
#9EllensburgChecking road route

Washington

Washington community with a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

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Still smoky
Mattawa
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AQI unavailable
#10MattawaChecking road route

Washington

Washington 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.

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Still smoky
Sunnyside
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AQI unavailable
#11SunnysideChecking road route

Washington

Washington community with a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town.

Directions
Still smoky
Mabton
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AQI unavailable
#12MabtonChecking road route

Washington

Washington 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.

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Olympia
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AQI 3
#13OlympiaChecking road route

Washington· Good

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

91% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0.6 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0.6/22 × 7 = 0.2 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

6.4 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Yakima right now

91% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Lacey-College St monitor.

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Seattle
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AQI 6
#14Seattle~2 h 45 min drive

Washington· Good

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

86% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1/22 × 7 = 0.3 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

6 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Yakima right now

86% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Seattle-Beacon Hill monitor.

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Gig Harbor
Cel-shaded illustration of Gig Harbor
AQI 8
#15Gig HarborChecking road route

Washington· Good

Fishing-fleet harbor town on Puget Sound near Tacoma, with waterfront air and a walkable inn district.

79% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1.5 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1.5/22 × 7 = 0.5 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Yakima right now

79% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Tacoma-S 35th and Windom St monitor.

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Government Camp
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AQI 11
#16Government CampChecking road route

Oregon· Good

Mount Hood base village near 4,000 feet, a ski-and-hike base with thinner, cooler mountain air.

73% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 1.9 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 1.9/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5.1 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Yakima right now

73% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Multorpor monitor.

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Tacoma
Cel-shaded illustration of Tacoma
AQI 11
#17TacomaChecking road route

Washington· Good

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

71% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2/22 × 7 = 0.6 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Yakima right now

71% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Tacoma-S 36th St monitor.

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Ganges (Salt Spring Island)
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AQHI 1
#18Ganges (Salt Spring Island)Checking road route

British Columbia· Low risk

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

100% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0/22 × 7 = 0 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 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 Yakima right now

100% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

AQHI 1: Low risk (Duncan station)

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

AQHI from the Duncan station. PM2.5 from the Crofton Substation monitor.

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Qualicum Beach
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AQI 0
#19Qualicum BeachChecking road route

British Columbia· Good

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

100% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0/22 × 7 = 0 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 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 Yakima right now

100% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Port Alberni Elementary monitor. No AQHI station is close enough.

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Port Alberni
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AQI 0
#20Port AlberniChecking road route

British Columbia· Good

Vancouver Island inlet town midway between Nanaimo and Tofino, with fjord-air exposure.

100% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 0 µg/m³ here vs 7 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 0/22 × 7 = 0 here; 7/22 × 7 = 2.2 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 Yakima right now

100% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 from the Port Alberni Elementary monitor. No AQHI station is close enough.

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Observed Aug 23, 5:00 p.m. EDTLast scan Aug 23, 6:27 p.m. EDT · 49 min ago

Why live rankings? Smoke plumes are patchy and shift with the wind, so no direction is reliably cleaner. This list is recalculated from live PM2.5 every hour — and if everything nearby is smoky, it says so.

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What this means · Yakima

Good

AQI 39

AQI = Air Quality Index

Typical person. Air quality is satisfactory for most outdoor plans.

Kids, seniors, heart or lung conditions. Unusually sensitive people can still enjoy the outdoors.

The AQI on this page follows fine particles (PM2.5). Particles here are 7 µg/m³ (Good), so the headline and the particle scale below tell the same story.

Act two · Fine particles only

Where PM2.5 lands

This bar is smoke and fine particles (PM2.5) only. Left is cleaner air; right is heavier particle pollution. Today's particles sit in Good.

7 µg/m³
Clean · 0Smoky · 40Severe · 80+

Act three · Particle ladder

What each PM2.5 rung feels like

  • 0–3µg/m³Natural. About as clean as outdoor air realistically gets.
  • 3–5µg/m³Clean. Crisp, destination-worthy air.
  • 5–9µg/m³Good. 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. Symptoms become more likely, especially with asthma or heart disease.
  • 55+µg/m³Severe. Everyone should reduce exposure and clean the indoor air.

Act four · Felt number

Cigarettes a week

A secondary feel for the particle load only — not a medical claim, and not a substitute for AQI.

2.2/wk

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