Updated daily • Transparent sources • Built for public access

Understand what’s around you — and how it’s changing.

Arounded is a free map for tracking environmental signals over time — wildfire smoke, air quality, heat, and nearby facilities. It's built for real-life decisions: planning outdoor time, comparing neighborhoods, understanding what's nearby, and spotting patterns over weeks or months.

No account needed to browse. Sign in only if you want to save locations and track history.

Transparency

Arounded uses public sources: NOAA, Open-Meteo, EPA, and Mapbox.

We don't sell user data, and we don't track you across the web.

What this is

Arounded helps you see environmental context the way people actually need it: not just a single number right now, but what’s been happening around the places you care about.

Use it to check wildfire smoke patterns, compare air quality day to day, and understand what's nearby — whether you're planning outdoor time, comparing neighborhoods, or asking bigger community questions.

Who it's for

Anyone who wants context about the environment around them

People sensitive to smoke, pollution, heat, or air quality

Folks planning outdoor time, travel, or daily routines

People comparing neighborhoods or considering a move

Community members tracking facilities and infrastructure

Researchers, analysts, and curious humans exploring patterns over time

How it works

1

Search a place (or explore anywhere)

Look up any location — or zoom out and browse outside your area.

2

Turn layers on/off

Smoke, facilities, and infrastructure layers help you see what’s nearby.

3

Click for details

Tap points and shapes to understand what they represent and why they matter.

4

Track history (with an account)

Save a place and we log daily conditions so you can see patterns over the last 7/30 days.

5

Share a view

Send a map link to a friend, family member, or group — context included.

Heads up: Arounded is designed for clarity and pattern-spotting. For emergencies, always use official local alerts.

Data sources

Sources are intentionally shown so you can verify what you’re seeing.

Smoke

Source: NOAA HMS Smoke Product

Daily smoke plume polygons derived from satellite analysis. Used to calculate "smoke day" history for saved places.

Air quality + weather

Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality API and Weather API

AQI and PM2.5, plus daily conditions (like temperature highs). Logged daily for saved places.

Facilities

Source: EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS)

Facility locations and regulatory datasets (coverage depends on layer availability).

Basemap

Source: Mapbox

Map tiles and geocoding used for search and navigation.

Data centers

Sources vary by region; see Methodology.

Data center locations compiled from public listings and local documentation. Sources vary by region.

Free vs account features

Free (always)

  • Explore any location and all public layers
  • View current conditions and inspect features
  • Share map views for context

With an account

  • Save places (Home, School, Work, etc.)
  • Track 7/30-day history automatically
  • Personalized panels for your saved places
Sign-in exists to keep your saved places consistent across devices. We don’t need a profile or a social feed.

Frequently asked questions

How often is the data updated?

Smoke polygons are refreshed daily. For saved places, Arounded logs daily conditions once per day so you can see consistent history over time. “Right now” values can change quickly, so use official alerts for urgent situations.

How do you calculate a "smoke day"?

We use NOAA's daily smoke plume polygons and check whether your saved location falls inside a plume that day (geometry-based detection). It's a consistent signal for pattern tracking — not a medical exposure measurement.

Do I need an account?

No. You can explore the map without signing in. An account is only for saving places and seeing your personal history over time.

Is Arounded free?

Yes — the core map experience is free. If we ever add optional paid features later, basic access and transparency stay intact.