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)
69
Moderate
Lake Forest, California
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
19.16 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
28.20 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
15.87 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.00 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
31.86 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
1.03 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 82
Moderate
26.03μg/m³
PM2.5
35.79μg/m³
PM10
17.77ppb
O3
0.94ppb
SO2
29.93ppb
NO2
0.94ppm
CO
AQI 82
Moderate
26.23μg/m³
PM2.5
35.15μg/m³
PM10
18.83ppb
O3
0.95ppb
SO2
29.73ppb
NO2
0.93ppm
CO
AQI 82
Moderate
26.07μg/m³
PM2.5
35.45μg/m³
PM10
18.26ppb
O3
0.94ppb
SO2
29.81ppb
NO2
0.93ppm
CO
AQI 81
Moderate
24.55μg/m³
PM2.5
36.68μg/m³
PM10
17.19ppb
O3
0.97ppb
SO2
29.17ppb
NO2
0.88ppm
CO
AQI 82
Moderate
25.84μg/m³
PM2.5
35.94μg/m³
PM10
17.46ppb
O3
0.94ppb
SO2
29.89ppb
NO2
0.94ppm
CO
AQI 81
Moderate
25.09μg/m³
PM2.5
36.39μg/m³
PM10
17.39ppb
O3
0.96ppb
SO2
29.23ppb
NO2
0.91ppm
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 2025-12-08.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Lake Forest, California was observed at 06:00:00 on 2025-12-07.
The current air quality in Lake Forest, California is 69, 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 19.159 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Lake Forest, California is 28.201 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Lake Forest, California is 1.027 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Lake Forest, California is 1.002 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Lake Forest, California is 15.869 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Lake Forest, California is 31.857 ppb.
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