What is the air quality in Ridgecrest today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ridgecrest is 39 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.32 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Ridgecrest right now?

The current temperature in Ridgecrest is 29.9°C (feels like 29.9°C). Humidity is 10.9% and wind speed is 75.7 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Ridgecrest?

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

Air Quality in Ridgecrest, United States

Windy

29.9°C · 10.9% humidity

29.9°

Feels 29.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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

10.9%

Humidity

75.7 km/h

Wind S

1009.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

9.32 µg/m³

PM10

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Ridgecrest?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.59.32 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Ridgecrest?

10-20

30.8° 16.0°

10-21

29.9° 13.1°

10-22

27.0° 19.2°

10-23

22.6° 19.2°

10-24

25.3° 17.3°

10-25

22.3° 9.4°

10-26

29.2° 13.1°

3.38 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.7°C

What cities are near Ridgecrest?

35 Rosamond 21 Barstow 21 Barstow Heights 36 Arvin 40 Adelanto 35 Lamont 36 Palmdale 35 Oildale 37 Bakersfield 40 Victorville

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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 2026-10-20T21:47 UTC.