Classification index
Moderate (AQI 51–100)
Summary: Air quality is acceptable, though unusually sensitive people may feel mild effects.
Health implications
Most people can continue regular activity. Sensitive groups might notice irritation during longer outdoor exertion.
Recommended actions
- Continue activity with awareness.
- Reduce heavy prolonged exertion if symptoms appear.
- Monitor trends if wildfire smoke is nearby.
For schools and workplaces
Normal operations are generally appropriate with flexible accommodations for sensitive individuals.
Moderate Air, Mild Awareness
AQI 51–100 is acceptable for most people; only unusually sensitive individuals notice mild effects during extended outdoor activity.
Continue normal routines with awareness. If symptoms appear — shortness of breath, coughing, eye irritation — reduce heavy exertion. Smoke is the wildcard here: a moderate AQI baseline can spike to Caution within hours under wildfire smoke drift. The Air Quality card on the Detection Map shows the latest station reading for your area.