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2 cleaner spots within a 3-hour drive

Grand Rapids is breathing 3.1 cigarettes a week

9.6
PM2.5 µg/m³
52
AQI
2.1
Cleanest in reach · µg/m³
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Grand Rapids Clean · PM2.5 0–5 Good · 5–9 Elevated · 9–15 Polluted · 15–35 Unhealthy · 35–55 Severe · 55+
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Ludington
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#1LudingtonPM2.5 3.4Checking road routesaves 2.0 cigs/wk

Michigan· PM2.5 3.4 µg/m³

Lake Michigan port town with a long public beach, swept by onshore lake wind, with harborside inns.

65% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 3.4 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3.4/22 × 7 = 1.1 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

6.2 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Grand Rapids right now

65% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 8:27 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
South Haven
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#2South HavenPM2.5 8.5~1 h 5 min drive

Michigan· PM2.5 8.5 µg/m³

Harbour beach town on Lake Michigan's southwest shore, swept by onshore lake air, with waterfront hotels and rentals.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 8.5 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 8.5/22 × 7 = 2.7 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
11% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 8:12 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Holland
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#3HollandPM2.5 9.1Checking road route

Michigan· PM2.5 9.1 µg/m³

Dutch-heritage Lake Michigan town with a state-park beach, swept by onshore lake air, with hotels.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 9.1 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 9.1/22 × 7 = 2.9 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
5% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Grand Haven
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#4Grand HavenPM2.5 9.1Checking road route

Michigan· PM2.5 9.1 µg/m³

Lake Michigan pier town at the Grand River mouth, cooled by onshore lake wind, with a walkable boardwalk.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 9.1 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 9.1/22 × 7 = 2.9 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
5% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Saugatuck
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#5SaugatuckPM2.5 9.1~50 min drive

Michigan· PM2.5 9.1 µg/m³

Lake Michigan beach-and-dunes town on the state's west coast, cooled by onshore lake wind, with inns and B&Bs.

About the same air — still smoky.

PM2.5 is 9.1 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 9.1/22 × 7 = 2.9 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
5% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Belmont
Cel-shaded illustration of Belmont
#6BelmontParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.1 cigs/wk

Michigan

Michigan community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Cutlerville
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#7CutlervilleParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.1 cigs/wk

Michigan

Michigan community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Forest Hills
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#8Forest HillsParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.1 cigs/wk

Michigan

Michigan community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Byron Center
Cel-shaded illustration of Byron Center
#9Byron CenterParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.1 cigs/wk

Michigan

Michigan community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Hudsonville
Cel-shaded illustration of Hudsonville
#10HudsonvilleParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.1 cigs/wk

Michigan

Michigan community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Rockford
Cel-shaded illustration of Rockford
#11RockfordParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.1 cigs/wk

Michigan

Michigan community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Still smoky
Sparta
Cel-shaded illustration of Sparta
#12SpartaParticle data unavailableChecking road routesaves 3.1 cigs/wk

Michigan

Michigan community with a cached air reading available when it appears in a nearby escape search.

Air comparison pending.

Air comparison pendingChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Cedarburg
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#13CedarburgPM2.5 3.1Checking road routesaves 2.1 cigs/wk

Wisconsin· PM2.5 3.1 µg/m³

Historic mill town on Cedar Creek near Milwaukee, a walkable stone-building Main Street with inns.

68% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 3.1 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3.1/22 × 7 = 1.0 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

6.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Grand Rapids right now

68% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Traverse City
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#14Traverse CityPM2.5 4.7~2 h 40 min drivesaves 1.6 cigs/wk

Michigan· PM2.5 4.7 µg/m³

Resort city on Grand Traverse Bay in northern Michigan, where open bay water keeps air moving, with abundant waterfront lodging.

51% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 4.7 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 4.7/22 × 7 = 1.5 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4.9 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Grand Rapids right now

51% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 8:12 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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New Buffalo
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#15New BuffaloPM2.5 4.8~2 h drivesaves 1.5 cigs/wk

Michigan· PM2.5 4.8 µg/m³

Harbor Country beach town on Lake Michigan's southeast corner, the closest lake escape to Chicago, with resorts and rentals.

50% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 4.8 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 4.8/22 × 7 = 1.5 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4.8 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Grand Rapids right now

50% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Michigan City
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#16Michigan CityPM2.5 4.8Checking road routesaves 1.5 cigs/wk

Indiana· PM2.5 4.8 µg/m³

Indiana Dunes lakefront town on Lake Michigan, an easy Chicago-area beach escape with open-water air.

50% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 4.8 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 4.8/22 × 7 = 1.5 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4.8 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Grand Rapids right now

50% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Auburn
Cel-shaded illustration of Auburn
#17AuburnPM2.5 4.8Checking road routesaves 1.5 cigs/wk

Indiana· PM2.5 4.8 µg/m³

Indiana community with lodging and a separate live air reading for regional smoke comparisons.

50% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 4.8 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 4.8/22 × 7 = 1.5 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

4.8 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Grand Rapids right now

50% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Munising
Cel-shaded illustration of Munising
#18MunisingPM2.5 2.1Checking road routesaves 2.4 cigs/wk

Michigan· PM2.5 2.1 µg/m³

Upper Peninsula town beside Pictured Rocks on Lake Superior, wrapped in the big lake's cool air, with lodges.

78% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2.1 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.1/22 × 7 = 0.7 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

7.5 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Grand Rapids right now

78% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 8:27 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Glen Arbor
Cel-shaded illustration of Glen Arbor
#19Glen ArborPM2.5 2.3Checking road routesaves 2.3 cigs/wk

Michigan· PM2.5 2.3 µg/m³

Village beside Sleeping Bear Dunes on Lake Michigan, wrapped in lakeshore air, with cottages and inns.

76% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 2.3 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 2.3/22 × 7 = 0.7 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

7.3 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Grand Rapids right now

76% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 8:27 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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Sturgeon Bay
Cel-shaded illustration of Sturgeon Bay
#20Sturgeon BayPM2.5 3.3~8 h 5 min drivesaves 2.0 cigs/wk

Wisconsin· PM2.5 3.3 µg/m³

Door County's harbour city between the bay and Lake Michigan, wrapped in peninsula lake air, with inns and waterfront rentals.

66% cleaner than home — pack the car.

PM2.5 is 3.3 µg/m³ here vs 9.6 back home.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at these levels: 3.3/22 × 7 = 1.1 here; 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 at home.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →

6.3 µg/m³ less fine-particle pollution than Grand Rapids right now

66% cleaner airChecking trip easeChecking nearby staysChecking today's weather

Observed Jul 27, 8:12 p.m. EDT

PM2.5 is modelled for this town — no monitoring station is close enough for a live AQHI.

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What this means · Grand Rapids

Phew.

3.1cigarettes

per week, if this air holds

Act two · The scale

Where today lands

From a crisp horizon to smoke you can taste — here’s your reading on it.

9.6 µg/m³
CrispSome smokeHeavy smoke

Act three · The ladder

What each rung feels like

  • 0–3µg/m³Natural. About as clean as outdoor air realistically gets.
  • 3–5µg/m³Clean. Crisp, destination-worthy air.
  • 5–9µg/m³Good. Clean city air; most people will not notice anything today.
  • 9–15µg/m³Elevated. Usually no big deal today; sensitive lungs may notice hard exercise.
  • 15–35µg/m³Polluted. Smoke or traffic pollution is now worth acting on.
  • 35–55µg/m³Unhealthy. Symptoms become more likely, especially with asthma or heart disease.
  • 55+µg/m³Severe. Everyone should reduce exposure and clean the indoor air.

Act four · The fine print

The receipts

What is PM2.5?

Fine particles about 30× thinner than a human hair — small enough to slip through your lungs and into your bloodstream. We measure them inµg/m³: micrograms of particle mass in a cubic metre of air.

The math

PM2.5 here is 9.6 µg/m³.Berkeley Earth: 22 µg/m³ for 24 h ≈ 1 cigarette.A week at this level: 9.6/22 × 7 = 3.1 cigarettes.A long-term health-risk equivalence, not literal smoking.See how we work it out →
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