Stay updated with real-time air quality in Palm Desert, 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)
44
Good
Palm Desert, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
7.91 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
43.51 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
42.10 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.51 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.67 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.28 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, California
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AQI 52
Moderate
9.52μg/m³
PM2.5
41.36μg/m³
PM10
36.57ppb
O3
0.67ppb
SO2
4.67ppb
NO2
0.42ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.62μg/m³
PM2.5
43.38μg/m³
PM10
30.32ppb
O3
0.65ppb
SO2
6.77ppb
NO2
0.42ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.05μg/m³
PM2.5
40.03μg/m³
PM10
36.96ppb
O3
0.68ppb
SO2
4.36ppb
NO2
0.42ppm
CO
AQI 58
Moderate
12.59μg/m³
PM2.5
47.20μg/m³
PM10
30.02ppb
O3
0.64ppb
SO2
6.64ppb
NO2
0.42ppm
CO
AQI 58
Moderate
12.71μg/m³
PM2.5
51.23μg/m³
PM10
30.04ppb
O3
0.63ppb
SO2
6.64ppb
NO2
0.42ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.70μg/m³
PM2.5
30.00μg/m³
PM10
37.00ppb
O3
0.68ppb
SO2
4.10ppb
NO2
0.42ppm
CO
The air quality data for California, USA is gathered from reliable sources such as satellites and monitoring stations, adhering to US EPA guidelines. With the help of advanced algorithms and machine learning, factors like traffic and population density are analyzed to deliver accurate and dependable results.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
Air quality updates for Palm Desert, California are available every hour.
Palm Desert, California experienced its worst air quality at 03:00:00, 2026-08-10.
The best air quality in Palm Desert, California was observed at 06:00:00 on 2026-08-09.
The air quality in Palm Desert, California right now is Moderate, with an AQI of 52.
In Palm Desert, California, PM2.5 is the most frequently found pollutant.
When air quality in Palm Desert, California is compromised, staying indoors and wearing a mask can reduce health risks.
Palm Desert, California currently has a PM2.5 concentration of 9.569 μg/m3.
Palm Desert, California currently has a PM10 concentration of 42.111 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Palm Desert, California is 0.422 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in Palm Desert, California is 0.666 ppb.
Palm Desert, California currently has an ozone (O3) concentration of 33.33 ppm.
The current level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Palm Desert, California is 6.442 ppb.
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