WashoeAir

WashoeAir

For People Who Breathe

120 ratings
33 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 10, 2013
  • July 10, 2026

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Monitor air quality in northern Nevada with easy-to-read, color-coded data. Get insights into pollutants, including wildfire smoke, and check current burn code declarations if you use wood heat.

Air quality monitoring
Pollutant tracking
Wildfire smoke alerts
Color-coded data
Burn code declarations
Government agency data
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What's New in WashoeAir

3.0.1

July 10, 2026

Since 2020, we've known that it was time for a new generation of the apps under the hood. 2013 (the original code release) was a long time ago, and to establish the platform for years to come, v3 has been effectively rewritten using modern techniques and technologies to continue as a base long into the future. Please note that WashoeAIR will continue to be supported. However, we encourage you to move to its sibling, AQeye, as new features and platforms will be introduced there. In 3.0.1: * NEW: VoiceOver support (feedback encouraged) * BUGFIX: fixed a condition where the AQI values stop updating on-screen during long runs In v3.0: * All new infrastructure and codebase * New app and preference settings * New information about the photos you see rotating in the background - see an artist you like? Contact them! * New information about platform supporters and friends of the project

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User reviews

Apple weather app even better!

Horrible inaccurate app! Even the standard iphone weather app gets more frequent and accurate air quality results. Half the time this apps air quality readings aren’t even available.

Difference

Why are the numbers different on every AQI
Site I look at. And they really lag at least a half an hour from actual conditions.

There is a long delay of 3-4 hours because when wildfires hit and you smell them

Wildfire smell indicates a 4 hour delay before the result are reported. Wind conditions should be included so one can determine if things will get worse or better. Sometimes there aren’t any results for days. Needs some tweaking but the concept is important

Response from developer

“Wind conditions” is a great suggestion. I’ll see what info is available to add. As far as the delay from event onset to app reporting, there are multiple factors to keep in mind: location of reporting station vs event, time-to-report on behalf of the reporting agency(ies), uptime of the reporting portals (this has been an issue with some of the Carson/Douglas info unfortunately). Result? A small to large delay depending on how all the moving pieces align. This is not optimal but few (if any) primary data sources are directly accessible.

Air Quality

Please fix the the air quality data link. The app only displays temperature. This app is worthless until this is fixed.

Response from developer

Sorry I missed this at the time you posted it -- there was indeed an issue with the app not waiting long enough when it looked up data. Make sure you update to v1.3 please!

Do not need 3am updates

Do not need 3am updates

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FAQ

What does WashoeAir do?

WashoeAir provides real-time air quality information for northern Nevada. It monitors various pollutants, including those from wildfires, and presents the data in an easy-to-understand, color-coded format.

What kind of air quality data does it show?

The app displays information on various pollutants, sourced from government agencies like the EPA, WCAQMD, and NDEP. This allows users to quickly assess the state of air quality and potential health impacts.

Is WashoeAir free to use?

Yes, WashoeAir is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features.

Who is the target audience for WashoeAir?

The app is designed for residents of northern Nevada, especially those concerned about respiratory health or curious about local air quality. It is also beneficial for individuals with wood-burning heating sources.

Does WashoeAir show burn code declarations?

Yes, if you reside in Washoe County and have a wood-burning source of heat, WashoeAir displays current burn code declarations during the periods that this information is available.