Stay updated with real-time air quality in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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)
69
Moderate
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
18.60 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
24.62 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
19.21 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.34 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
24.17 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.49 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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AQI 67
Moderate
17.99μg/m³
PM2.5
23.25μg/m³
PM10
19.18ppb
O3
0.34ppb
SO2
24.16ppb
NO2
0.49ppm
CO
AQI 66
Moderate
17.07μg/m³
PM2.5
20.27μg/m³
PM10
19.94ppb
O3
0.34ppb
SO2
24.64ppb
NO2
0.48ppm
CO
AQI 66
Moderate
16.99μg/m³
PM2.5
20.21μg/m³
PM10
19.96ppb
O3
0.34ppb
SO2
24.65ppb
NO2
0.48ppm
CO
AQI 66
Moderate
16.97μg/m³
PM2.5
21.11μg/m³
PM10
19.78ppb
O3
0.34ppb
SO2
24.58ppb
NO2
0.48ppm
CO
AQI 66
Moderate
16.96μg/m³
PM2.5
22.91μg/m³
PM10
19.61ppb
O3
0.34ppb
SO2
24.38ppb
NO2
0.49ppm
CO
AQI 66
Moderate
16.93μg/m³
PM2.5
21.73μg/m³
PM10
19.68ppb
O3
0.34ppb
SO2
24.55ppb
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 Rancho Santa Margarita, California is updated every hour for accuracy.
In the past 24 hours, the air quality in Rancho Santa Margarita, California was at its worst at 06:00:00 on 2026-01-22.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Rancho Santa Margarita, California was observed at 04:00:00 on 2026-01-22.
As of now, the AQI in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 69, indicating Moderate conditions.
Rancho Santa Margarita, California air has the highest levels of PM2.5.
Poor air quality in Rancho Santa Margarita, California means it's advisable to stay indoors and wear a mask for your protection.
PM2.5 levels in Rancho Santa Margarita, California are currently 18.601 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 24.623 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 0.492 ppm.
Currently, Rancho Santa Margarita, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.343 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 19.212 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 24.174 ppb.
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