Cedar Rapids
2 monitoring stations · readings from 72 to 74
Average AQI
Air quality in Cedar Rapids
Air quality in Cedar Rapids is currently 73 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Cedar Rapids right now.
We aggregate 2 stations across Cedar Rapids. Individual stations range from 72 at the cleanest to 74 at the worst, so conditions vary across Cedar Rapids — the local figure matters more than the average.
Cedar Rapids breaks down into 2 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Northwest Area is reading highest at 74 and Public Health lowest at 72.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Stations in Cedar Rapids
About Cedar Rapids
Coordinates
41.977, -91.688
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
2
Reporting in this area
Spread
72 – 74
Cleanest to worst station reading
Cedar Rapids air quality, answered
Cedar Rapids is currently reading an AQI of 73, which is Moderate. It is the average across 2 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
73 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 2 stations in Cedar Rapids, reading between 72 and 74.
Of the stations currently listed for Cedar Rapids, Northwest Area is reading highest at 74 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this city, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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