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
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
11.03 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
44.16 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
17.06 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.41 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.58 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.26 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 33
Good
5.95μg/m³
PM2.5
21.15μg/m³
PM10
18.10ppb
O3
0.28ppb
SO2
3.10ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.70μg/m³
PM2.5
38.30μg/m³
PM10
15.82ppb
O3
0.28ppb
SO2
3.19ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.90μg/m³
PM2.5
21.17μg/m³
PM10
15.65ppb
O3
0.27ppb
SO2
3.03ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.08μg/m³
PM2.5
21.32μg/m³
PM10
16.40ppb
O3
0.27ppb
SO2
3.00ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.22μg/m³
PM2.5
42.09μg/m³
PM10
17.40ppb
O3
0.29ppb
SO2
3.19ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.21μg/m³
PM2.5
39.47μg/m³
PM10
16.84ppb
O3
0.29ppb
SO2
3.58ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
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 06:00:00 on 2026-08-09.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Palo Alto, California was observed at 05:00:00 on 2026-08-09.
As of now, the AQI in Palo Alto, California is 52, indicating Moderate 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 10.139 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Palo Alto, California is 33.774 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Palo Alto, California is 0.279 ppm.
Currently, Palo Alto, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.288 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Palo Alto, California at the moment is 14.78 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Palo Alto, California at the moment is 3.788 ppb.
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