Why does air quality data matter?

Air quality data plays a crucial role in various industries and scenarios. It helps us understand the quality of air we breathe in and allows us to take proactive measures to protect ourselves and minimize any health effects. It is even more useful for people with environmental sensitivities, such as those with respiratory ailments, pregnant women, senior citizens, and children.

Air quality information is important in industries such as pharmaceutical and medical, insurance, industrial manufacturing, consumer engagement, consumer hardware products, and IoT, and public sector and governance. By providing high-quality air quality data through trusted Azure Maps REST APIs, developers can create solutions that make this information widely accessible to users across various industries and use cases.

The Azure Maps Air Quality data comes from our partner, AccuWeather/Plume Labs, a leading provider of comprehensive weather data. It provides detailed information such as pollution levels, air quality index values, dominant pollutants, and suggested precautions.

If you want to use Azure Maps Air Quality features, you can create an Azure Maps account by visiting the Azure portal and referencing the Azure Maps Weather Services technical documentation for more information.