Air Quality Information

Air Quality Index in Boise, Idaho

Data courtesy of:  Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

No matter the color of the daily forecast, there may be periods throughout the day where the air quality is OK and that outdoor activities are acceptable. Always check the current level to make a determination.

What Do the Air Quality Colors Indicate?

RED - UNHEALTHY

At Risk Groups – Reduce your exposure:

• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and minimize outdoor activities.
• Consider doing physical activities inside or rescheduling them.

All Others – Reduce your exposure:

• Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don’t breathe as hard.
• Minimize the duration of time you are active outdoors.

ORANGE - UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE GROUPS

At Risk Groups – Reduce your exposure:

• Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don’t breathe as hard.
• Minimize the duration of time you are active outdoors.

All Others – Enjoy your outdoor activities.

YELLOW - MODERATE

At Risk Groups – Reduce your exposure:

• Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don’t breathe as hard.
• Minimize the duration of time you are active outdoors.

All Others – Enjoy your outdoor activities.

GREEN - GOOD

Everyone – Enjoy your outdoor activities.

NOT AVAILABLE

"No data" or "not available" means nothing was reported for the most recent hour.

*Note: At Risk Groups include people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children.