Pollution Peaks with Heat Waves

Heat waves lead to stagnant air, which exacerbates pollution as contaminants accumulate without sufficient winds to disperse them. During high temperatures, the air quality index (AQI) generally worsens until cooler air arrives. In extreme conditions like wildfires, maintaining clean indoor air is critical; utilizing an air purifier on a high setting for increased periods of time provides effective air filtration, especially during peak outdoor pollution hours.