๐ณ Complete Outdoor Activities Guide โข Friday, September 25
Los Angeles Outdoor Activities Air Quality Guide
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CAUTION
Fair conditions. Keep your ride light.
Best Outdoor Activity Window
๐ฒ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Air quality is moderate. The best window is 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Sensitive groups should reduce intensity.
๐ 24-Hour Forecast
12:00 AM
AQI: 52
12AM
1:00 AM
AQI: 52
2:00 AM
AQI: 43
3:00 AM
AQI: 47
4:00 AM
AQI: 45
5:00 AM
AQI: 49
6:00 AM
AQI: 53
6AM
7:00 AM
AQI: 60
8:00 AM
AQI: 65
9:00 AM
AQI: 64
10:00 AM
AQI: 60
11:00 AM
AQI: 58
12:00 PM
AQI: 56
12PM
1:00 PM
AQI: 62
2:00 PM
AQI: 67
3:00 PM
AQI: 64
4:00 PM
AQI: 66
5:00 PM
AQI: 64
6:00 PM
AQI: 62
6PM
7:00 PM
AQI: 63
8:00 PM
AQI: 60
9:00 PM
AQI: 57
10:00 PM
AQI: 53
11:00 PM
AQI: 53
12 AM 6 AM 12 PM 6 PM 11 PM
๐ฉบ My Health Risk Assessment
See how Los Angeles's air quality affects you and your family specifically.
Current Risk Level
High Risk
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Health Advice
Reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Est. Annual "Risky Days" for you:
~6 days/year
๐ค๏ธ Seasonal Outdoor Activity Recommendations
winter
Recommended Activities:
- Skiing
- Ice skating
- Winter hiking
Precautions:
- Keep outdoor sessions shorter
- Dress warmly
- Monitor air quality
spring
Recommended Activities:
- Park picnics
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Outdoor running
- Gardening
Precautions:
- Take pollen precautions
- Avoid ozone peak hours
summer
Recommended Activities:
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Morning runs
- Evening cycling
- Camping
Precautions:
- Avoid midday heat
- Wear sun protection
- Skip outdoor exercise during ozone peaks
fall
Recommended Activities:
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Leaf-peeping walks
- Outdoor photography
- Golf
Precautions:
- Dress for temperature swings
- Watch wildfire air quality alerts
โ Air Quality Friendly Activities
AQI โค 50
Hiking
Choose parks or nature preserves with low traffic exposure when air quality is good.
AQI โค 75
Cycling
Prefer greenways and routes away from busy roads to reduce exhaust exposure.
AQI โค 60
Running
Run early or late in the day to avoid traffic peaks and ozone spikes.
AQI โค 70
Outdoor sports
Team sports are usually best when AQI stays below 70, with lower thresholds for sensitive groups.
AQI โค 100
Picnic / leisure
Low-intensity outdoor time can still work at moderate AQI, but skip strenuous exercise.
โ ๏ธ High Pollution Safety Tips
- โข When AQI exceeds 100, sensitive groups should limit prolonged outdoor activity.
- โข When AQI exceeds 150, everyone should reduce unnecessary outdoor travel and strenuous exercise.
- โข If you must go out, consider an N95 or KN95 mask.
- โข When you get back inside, wash exposed skin and clear your nose and face.
- โข Close windows and use an air purifier to improve indoor air quality.
๐ Los Angeles Air Quality Overview
Clean Air Score
40/100
Annual PM2.5
13.0 ฮผg/mยณ
Good Days/Year
359
Unhealthy Days/Year
6
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