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
5.24 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
23.08 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
20.66 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.39 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
1.86 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.21 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, California
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AQI 27
Good
5.24μg/m³
PM2.5
23.06μg/m³
PM10
20.58ppb
O3
0.39ppb
SO2
1.83ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.23μg/m³
PM2.5
23.02μg/m³
PM10
20.63ppb
O3
0.39ppb
SO2
1.84ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.21μg/m³
PM2.5
22.99μg/m³
PM10
20.27ppb
O3
0.38ppb
SO2
1.70ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.20μg/m³
PM2.5
22.99μg/m³
PM10
20.01ppb
O3
0.38ppb
SO2
1.60ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.61μg/m³
PM2.5
24.70μg/m³
PM10
21.45ppb
O3
0.40ppb
SO2
2.68ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.68μg/m³
PM2.5
19.41μg/m³
PM10
23.05ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
3.23ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
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 10:00:00 on 2026-09-20.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Palo Alto, California was observed at 02:00:00 on 2026-09-21.
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 5.243 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Palo Alto, California is 23.078 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Palo Alto, California is 0.207 ppm.
Currently, Palo Alto, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.387 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Palo Alto, California at the moment is 20.658 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Palo Alto, California at the moment is 1.857 ppb.
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