AQI

Merced Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
35(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :8.3µg/m³
PM10 :9.8µg/m³
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Primary Air Pollutants Merced (California)

PM2.58µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM1010µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂2µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO113µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂12µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃49µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast Merced (California)

Now23°
Overcast
08:0026°
Overcast
09:0029°
Overcast
10:0032°
Mostly clear
11:0035°
Clear sky
12:0037°
Clear sky
13:0038°
Clear sky
14:0039°
Clear sky
15:0040°
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Clear sky
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Clear sky
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Clear sky
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Clear sky
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Clear sky
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Clear sky
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Clear sky
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Clear sky
02:0026°
Clear sky
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Clear sky
05:0023°
Clear sky
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Health Recommendations for Merced Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 35

Good
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable

UV Index

0.3

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

8.1 km/h

Light breeze — leaves rustling gently.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data Merced (California)

31
Min. AQIat 8:00 PM on 20th Jul
70
Max. AQIat 2:00 PM on 20th Jul
20-07-2026Time21-07-2026

United States Major Cities AQI Overview


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Last Updated: 20 Jul 2026, 15:01

Health Advice For People Living in Merced

0.4
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly2.8 Cigarettes
Monthly12 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 0.4 cigarettes a day.

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is calculated using the average PM2.5 concentration from the past 24 hours, assuming constant exposure throughout that period.
Solutions for Merced Current AQI (US)
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable
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Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Merced · Current air quality: Good · AQI 35

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

Risk of Headaches symptoms is Low when AQI of Merced is Good (0-50).

Common signs

Early signs may include: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do’s :
  • Favor indoor, filtered indoor air when the AQI is worse.
  • Hydrate and take breaks from screens or bright light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Try prescribed migraine meds, Have them accessible.
Don’ts :
  • Do not do intense outdoor exercise during elevated AQI periods.
  • Avoid ignore worsening effects that feel unusual for you.

Disclaimer: The health risks mentioned above are precautionary recommendations based on current AQI levels. While you may not experience immediate effects, prolonged exposure to air pollution can lead to these health issues over time. This is not medical advice. Please consult a clinician if you experience severe, unusual, or worsening symptoms.

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Air Quality FAQs at Merced, California

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Merced, California is 35 (Good). This was last updated recently.

The best AQI (US) level was generally lower during the early afternoon in the last 24 hours.

The worst AQI (US) level typically peaks during early morning or late evening hours due to temperature inversion.

The AQI (US) levels in Merced, California have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are good for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.