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)
43
Good
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
5.79 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
19.72 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
46.00 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.59 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
7.28 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.38 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Very high
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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AQI 49
Good
9.10μg/m³
PM2.5
40.52μg/m³
PM10
50.56ppb
O3
2.66ppb
SO2
7.53ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.27μg/m³
PM2.5
41.01μg/m³
PM10
50.37ppb
O3
2.64ppb
SO2
7.52ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.76μg/m³
PM2.5
43.01μg/m³
PM10
50.07ppb
O3
2.65ppb
SO2
7.69ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.22μg/m³
PM2.5
41.12μg/m³
PM10
50.36ppb
O3
2.55ppb
SO2
7.42ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.60μg/m³
PM2.5
37.71μg/m³
PM10
50.81ppb
O3
2.58ppb
SO2
7.33ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.37μg/m³
PM2.5
42.08μg/m³
PM10
50.24ppb
O3
2.53ppb
SO2
7.46ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
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 03:00:00 on 2026-04-24.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Rancho Santa Margarita, California was observed at 11:00:00 on 2026-04-23.
As of now, the AQI in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 43, indicating Good conditions.
Rancho Santa Margarita, California air has the highest levels of O3.
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 5.795 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 19.717 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 0.38 ppm.
Currently, Rancho Santa Margarita, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.592 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 45.997 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 7.282 ppb.
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