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)
52
Moderate
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
10.26 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
28.59 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
24.48 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.80 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
17.86 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.54 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 52
Moderate
10.14μg/m³
PM2.5
26.66μg/m³
PM10
24.91ppb
O3
0.79ppb
SO2
16.80ppb
NO2
0.55ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.65μg/m³
PM2.5
20.61μg/m³
PM10
25.00ppb
O3
0.78ppb
SO2
17.26ppb
NO2
0.54ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.63μg/m³
PM2.5
20.34μg/m³
PM10
24.99ppb
O3
0.78ppb
SO2
17.26ppb
NO2
0.54ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.76μg/m³
PM2.5
21.80μg/m³
PM10
24.97ppb
O3
0.78ppb
SO2
17.04ppb
NO2
0.54ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
10.14μg/m³
PM2.5
25.91μg/m³
PM10
24.75ppb
O3
0.78ppb
SO2
16.55ppb
NO2
0.55ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.85μg/m³
PM2.5
22.88μg/m³
PM10
24.95ppb
O3
0.78ppb
SO2
16.87ppb
NO2
0.55ppm
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 12:00:00 on 2026-08-18.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Rancho Santa Margarita, California was observed at 02:00:00 on 2026-08-18.
As of now, the AQI in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 52, 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 9.808 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 28.457 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 0.467 ppm.
Currently, Rancho Santa Margarita, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.765 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 30.541 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 13.138 ppb.
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