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Air quality in Richmond
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Richmond
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Richmond Air Quality Map
Real-time Richmond air pollution map
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Pollen
What is the pollen count in Richmond today?
 | Index | High | |
 | Tree pollen | High | |
 | Grass pollen | High | |
 | Weed pollen | None |
Source: tomorrow.io
Weather
What is the current weather in Richmond?
| Weather | Rain |
| Temperature | 57.2°F |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Wind | 8.4 mp/h |
| Pressure | 29.9 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time USA city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mecca, California | 88 |
| 2 | Corpus Christi, Texas | 80 |
| 3 | Maricopa, Arizona | 77 |
| 4 | Deschutes River Woods, Oregon | 75 |
| 5 | Pahrump, Nevada | 74 |
| 6 | Coachella, California | 73 |
| 7 | Canton, Ohio | 71 |
| 8 | Potomac, Maryland | 70 |
| 9 | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | 69 |
| 10 | Claremont, California | 67 |
(local time)
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US AQI
54*
live AQI index
Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality in Richmond?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 54* US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 10.8*µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Richmond is currently 2.2 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Richmond?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Sensitive groups should run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
Forecast
Richmond air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Moderate 54 AQI US |  100% | 73.4° 55.4° |  17.9 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 21 | Moderate 64 AQI US | 100% | 78.8° 59° | 26.8 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 22 | Good 42 AQI US  |  | 68° 48.2° | 20.1 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 23 | Good 15 AQI US |  | 69.8° 48.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Friday, May 24 | Good 22 AQI US | 90% | 75.2° 51.8° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Saturday, May 25 | Good 49 AQI US | 100% | 73.4° 53.6° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 26 | Good 14 AQI US | 40% | 69.8° 50° | 8.9 mp/h |
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