Stay updated with real-time air quality in Carlsbad, California featuring accurate data on AQI, PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO levels. Use our interactive map and detailed forecasts to monitor pollution trends, manage health risks, and plan your daily activities with confidence.
Live AQI (Air Quality Index)
154
Unhealthy
Carlsbad, California
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
60.32 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
155.96 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
7.91 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.78 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
10.73 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.39 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, California
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AQI 160
Unhealthy
67.52μg/m³
PM2.5
223.46μg/m³
PM10
7.98ppb
O3
0.58ppb
SO2
11.24ppb
NO2
0.39ppm
CO
AQI 159
Unhealthy
66.99μg/m³
PM2.5
221.69μg/m³
PM10
7.92ppb
O3
0.58ppb
SO2
11.22ppb
NO2
0.39ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
4.48μg/m³
PM2.5
13.09μg/m³
PM10
5.86ppb
O3
0.57ppb
SO2
11.79ppb
NO2
0.39ppm
CO
AQI 62
Moderate
15.39μg/m³
PM2.5
25.64μg/m³
PM10
7.03ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
12.40ppb
NO2
0.39ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.52μg/m³
PM2.5
20.37μg/m³
PM10
6.06ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
11.80ppb
NO2
0.39ppm
CO
AQI 62
Moderate
15.17μg/m³
PM2.5
24.50μg/m³
PM10
7.49ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
11.07ppb
NO2
0.39ppm
CO
Air quality measurements for California, USA meet strict US EPA standards. These measurements are collected from reliable sources, including satellites and ground-based monitoring systems. Advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques are applied to the data, factoring in variables such as traffic and population density, to ensure precision and reliability.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
Air quality data for Carlsbad, California is updated on an hourly basis.
The worst air quality in Carlsbad, California was recorded at 10:00:00 on 2026-09-07.
The best air quality in Carlsbad, California was recorded at 11:00:00 on 2026-09-06.
The real-time air quality index in Carlsbad, California is 154, currently categorized as Unhealthy.
The most common pollutant in Carlsbad, California is PM2.5.
If the air quality in Carlsbad, California is poor, limit outdoor activities and use a mask to safeguard your health.
The measured PM2.5 levels in Carlsbad, California at present are 60.316 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in Carlsbad, California are 155.957 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Carlsbad, California is 0.385 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in Carlsbad, California are 0.778 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at Carlsbad, California is 7.909 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at Carlsbad, California is 10.728 ppb.
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