Current AQI at Golden Gate National Recreation Area is 23, rated Good. PM2.5 concentration 4.2 micrograms per cubic meter. 2 active fires within 75 miles.
National Recreation Area / CA
Open, but check conditions first. A fire is burning about 5 miles away. Easy outings are fine; save the big push for a clearer day.
Why: 2 fires within 50 mi
Wind from the NW at 14 mph, 64°F — blowing the nearby fire’s smoke away from you
PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³ from the nearest monitor
Conditions change fast and this data can be delayed or estimated. Treat this as guidance, not a guarantee, and check official sources and agency and AirNow alerts before you go.
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area isn't a clear pick right now. These are good to go and within reach:
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China Beach Construction & Seacliff Avenue Closures Fall - Winter 2026
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Official notice2 named incidents within 75 miles
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About this data
AQI from EPA AirNow monitors, and where none is close, the nearest EPA-corrected PurpleAir community sensor (labeled as an estimate). Refreshed through the day. Managed by National Park Service. Wind from Open-Meteo. Fire data from NIFC WFIGS. Smoke analysis from NOAA HMS. Boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0. Where no sensor is anywhere near, we say so rather than guess.
Important
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