What is the air quality in Chico today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Chico is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.62 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Chico right now?

The current temperature in Chico is 26.3°C (feels like 26.3°C). Humidity is 13.9% and wind speed is 16.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Chico?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Chico, United States

Clear

26.3°C · 13.9% humidity

26.3°

Feels 26.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 4 stn

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Chico's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

13.9%

Humidity

16.1 km/h

Wind NW

1017.9 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.62 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Chico?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 4 stations

PM2.55.62 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

5.62

Median

5.62

Average

4.89

Low

6.5

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +0.4

What is the 7-day forecast for Chico?

10-20

32.4° 14.2°

10-21

29.8° 12.4°

1.25 mm

10-22

29.2° 10.7°

10-23

26.5° 14.8°

10-24

23.6° 13.1°

0.13 mm

10-25

23.4° 7.6°

0.25 mm

10-26

25.7° 13.4°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.5°C

Where are air quality stations near Chico?

Chico - East Avenue, Butte, California

3.7 km PM2.5: 6.5 µg/m³

Chico - East Avenue Collocation 1

3.7 km PM2.5: 4.9 µg/m³

Chico - East Avenue Collocation 2

3.7 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Chico?

23 Paradise 24 Oroville 23 Yuba City 23 South Yuba City 25 Linda 37 Redding 22 Clearlake 20 Rocklin 45 Woodland 23 Rio Linda

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-20T20:04 UTC.