Stay updated with real-time air quality in Palo Alto, 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)
54
Moderate
Palo Alto, California
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Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
11.30 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
50.73 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
30.84 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.37 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
4.42 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.28 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Palo Alto, California
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AQI 49
Good
8.97μg/m³
PM2.5
38.45μg/m³
PM10
28.90ppb
O3
0.63ppb
SO2
4.72ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.92μg/m³
PM2.5
38.46μg/m³
PM10
28.66ppb
O3
0.63ppb
SO2
4.68ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.80μg/m³
PM2.5
38.18μg/m³
PM10
27.77ppb
O3
0.62ppb
SO2
4.64ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.70μg/m³
PM2.5
38.02μg/m³
PM10
27.01ppb
O3
0.62ppb
SO2
4.60ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.91μg/m³
PM2.5
41.16μg/m³
PM10
33.67ppb
O3
0.66ppb
SO2
5.75ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.94μg/m³
PM2.5
32.94μg/m³
PM10
36.33ppb
O3
0.68ppb
SO2
6.01ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
Air quality and pollutant data for California, USA are sourced from ground-based monitors and satellites, adhering to US EPA standards. Machine learning and advanced algorithms enhance the data by incorporating local variables like traffic and population density, ensuring high accuracy and dependability.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
The air quality information for Palo Alto, California is updated every hour for accuracy.
In the past 24 hours, the air quality in Palo Alto, California was at its worst at 03:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Palo Alto, California was observed at 02:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
As of now, the AQI in Palo Alto, California is 49, indicating Good conditions.
Palo Alto, California air has the highest levels of PM2.5.
Poor air quality in Palo Alto, California means it's advisable to stay indoors and wear a mask for your protection.
PM2.5 levels in Palo Alto, California are currently 8.984 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Palo Alto, California is 38.545 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Palo Alto, California is 0.294 ppm.
Currently, Palo Alto, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.632 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Palo Alto, California at the moment is 28.997 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Palo Alto, California at the moment is 4.716 ppb.
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