Stay updated with real-time air quality in Lake Forest, 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)
52
Moderate
Lake Forest, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
9.61 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
20.21 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
40.97 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.41 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.96 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.22 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, California
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AQI 52
Moderate
9.65μg/m³
PM2.5
21.81μg/m³
PM10
40.77ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.10ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.63μg/m³
PM2.5
20.28μg/m³
PM10
40.95ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
3.97ppb
NO2
0.22ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.63μg/m³
PM2.5
21.13μg/m³
PM10
40.85ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.03ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.22μg/m³
PM2.5
22.64μg/m³
PM10
40.19ppb
O3
0.40ppb
SO2
4.70ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.67μg/m³
PM2.5
22.34μg/m³
PM10
40.69ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.12ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.96μg/m³
PM2.5
22.94μg/m³
PM10
40.40ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.09ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
Air quality data and pollutant measurements for California, USA adhere to strict US EPA standards. The data is collected from multiple reliable sources, including satellites and ground-based monitoring stations. This data is further analyzed and enhanced using machine learning and advanced algorithms that factor in elements such as traffic and population density, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
The air quality for Lake Forest, California is updated every hour.
The worst air quality in Lake Forest, California in the last 24 hours was observed at 07:00:00 on 2026-06-08.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Lake Forest, California was observed at 02:00:00 on 2026-06-08.
The current air quality in Lake Forest, California is 52, categorized as Moderate based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Lake Forest, California is PM2.5.
If the air quality in Lake Forest, California is poor, consider staying indoors and wearing a mask to protect yourself.
The current PM2.5 concentration at Lake Forest, California is 9.606 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Lake Forest, California is 20.214 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Lake Forest, California is 0.224 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Lake Forest, California is 0.411 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Lake Forest, California is 40.972 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Lake Forest, California is 3.961 ppb.
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