Rapid City Air Quality Index (AQI) | United States

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level South Dakota

Last Updated: 08 Oct 2024, 09:00pm

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Major Air Pollutants in Rapid City

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PM2.5 1X

The current PM2.5 concentration in Rapid City is 1 times above the recommended limit given by the WHO 24 hrs air quality guidelines value.

Rapid City - Locations Air Pollution Level

LOCATIONS Status AQI-US AQI-IN PM2.5 PM10 Temp Humid
Credit Union GOOD 50 39 12 39 20 27
Wind Cave MODERATE 63 45 18 16 20 26

Weather Conditions in Rapid City

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What are the weather and climatic conditions in Rapid City?
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Sunrise
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06:26 AM
06:26 PM
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Wind speed

33 km/h

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UV Index

16

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Pressure

800 mb


Health Advice For Rapid City

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How to protect yourself from air pollution around Rapid City, United States?
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Wear Mask

Required
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Stay Indoor

Not Required
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Windows

Keep Close
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Use Purifier

Required
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Family

Allow Outdoor

Rapid City Air Quality Forecast



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Today

134

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Friday

134

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Saturday

134

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Sunday

134

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Monday

134

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Tuesday

134

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Wednesday

134

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Rapid City

AQI Calendar

0-50
Good
51-100
Moderate
101-200
Poor
201-300
Unhealthy
301-400
Severe
401-500
Hazardous

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FAQs of Rapid City Air Quality Index

(Frequently Asked Questions)


Quick answers to some commonly asked questions about the air pollution of Rapid City.


The real-time air quality in Rapid City is 42 (MODERATE) AQI now. This was last updated 3 hours ago .

The current concentration of PM2.5 in Rapid City is 15 (µg/m³). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends 15 µg/m³ as the threshold concentration of PM2.5 for 24 hrs mean. Currently, the concentration is 0.60 times the recommended limit.

Generally, the air quality at Rapid City starts deteriorating in late October. The winters are the worst-hit season in terms of air pollution.

You should wear a good N95 mask when you go outdoor in Rapid City until the AQI is improving upto moderate range.

Office going people should avoid personal vehicles and use public transportations or carpooling.

(i) The primary causes of outdoor air pollution are solid, liquid particles called aerosols & gase from vehicles emissions, construction activities, factories, burning stubble & fossil fuels and wildfire, etc.


(ii) Main causes of indoor air pollution are harmful gases from cooking fuels (such as wood, crop wastes, charcoal, coal and dung), damp, mould smoke, chemicals from cleaning materials, etc.

Indoor air pollution in Rapid City is as dangerous as outdoor pollution, because the air pollutants come inside the houses or buildings through doors, windows and ventilation.

In Rapid City , you must use an air purifier or fresh air machine at home or office indoor and close all the doors, windows and ventilations when the outdoor air quality index (aqi) in Rapid City is very high. Proper ventilation is highly recommended only when outdoor air quality is improving and moderate AQI range.




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