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Environmental & Demographic Profile — Tacoma, WA (98402)

Postal region 98402 covers Tacoma, WA within Pierce County. With an estimated population of 7,500 residents and a population density of 2,454.6 people/sq mi, local atmospheric dynamics are regularly evaluated. Located in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, live monitoring tracks real-time shifts in ambient conditions.

Tacoma operates within a suburban metropolitan area. Suburban atmospheric patterns here fluctuate according to regional commuter transit volumes and seasonal domestic emissions.

Geographic & Administrative Details

  • County: Pierce County
  • Coordinates: 47.2502, -122.4406
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Associated Regions: Pierce

Frequently Asked Questions About Tacoma Air Quality

What is the primary air pollutant in Tacoma, WA?

Primary pollutants monitored in Tacoma include Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10), Ground-level Ozone (O₃), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂), and Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂).

Is it safe to exercise outdoors today in Tacoma (98402)?

Safety depends on the live Air Quality Index (AQI). An index between 0 and 50 represents ideal conditions. If readings rise above 100, sensitive individuals should reduce outdoor exertion.

How often is air quality data updated for ZIP code 98402?

Telemetry feeds and station observations update live via atmospheric tracking models.

How Weather Data is Calculated

Weather measurements on AQIFinder.com are computed via high-resolution numerical weather prediction models and meteorological station observations provided directly through open API data sources.

1. Temperature & Atmospheric Physics

Air temperature measurements are recorded in degrees Celsius (°C). Sensors utilize radiation shields to filter interference from solar reflection, guaranteeing precise ambient readings.

2. Integration with Air Quality (AQI)

Atmospheric dynamics like boundary layer height, temperature inversions, and local wind fields directly determine particulate dispersal (PM2.5 / PM10) and chemical pollutant behavior.