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)
27
Good
Palo Alto, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
5.39 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
23.23 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
16.51 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.46 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
13.35 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.50 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Palo Alto, California
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AQI 27
Good
5.29μg/m³
PM2.5
22.83μg/m³
PM10
16.25ppb
O3
0.46ppb
SO2
13.32ppb
NO2
0.50ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.36μg/m³
PM2.5
23.11μg/m³
PM10
16.41ppb
O3
0.45ppb
SO2
13.23ppb
NO2
0.49ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.92μg/m³
PM2.5
21.29μg/m³
PM10
15.00ppb
O3
0.45ppb
SO2
13.04ppb
NO2
0.50ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.61μg/m³
PM2.5
20.05μg/m³
PM10
14.02ppb
O3
0.45ppb
SO2
12.90ppb
NO2
0.50ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.37μg/m³
PM2.5
27.40μg/m³
PM10
18.65ppb
O3
0.50ppb
SO2
14.40ppb
NO2
0.49ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.74μg/m³
PM2.5
39.62μg/m³
PM10
19.43ppb
O3
0.45ppb
SO2
15.72ppb
NO2
0.48ppm
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 07:00:00 on 2026-03-15.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Palo Alto, California was observed at 05:00:00 on 2026-03-15.
As of now, the AQI in Palo Alto, California is 27, 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 5.389 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Palo Alto, California is 23.228 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Palo Alto, California is 0.498 ppm.
Currently, Palo Alto, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.457 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Palo Alto, California at the moment is 16.513 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Palo Alto, California at the moment is 13.351 ppb.
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