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)
44
Good
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
5.31 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
16.94 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
48.50 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.55 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.71 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.26 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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AQI 45
Good
5.33μg/m³
PM2.5
16.97μg/m³
PM10
48.64ppb
O3
0.54ppb
SO2
3.24ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 45
Good
5.31μg/m³
PM2.5
15.19μg/m³
PM10
48.97ppb
O3
0.54ppb
SO2
3.00ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 45
Good
5.30μg/m³
PM2.5
15.11μg/m³
PM10
48.98ppb
O3
0.54ppb
SO2
2.99ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 45
Good
5.31μg/m³
PM2.5
15.60μg/m³
PM10
48.91ppb
O3
0.53ppb
SO2
3.12ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
5.20μg/m³
PM2.5
16.60μg/m³
PM10
48.44ppb
O3
0.53ppb
SO2
3.25ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 45
Good
5.34μg/m³
PM2.5
15.98μg/m³
PM10
48.86ppb
O3
0.53ppb
SO2
3.24ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
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 01:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Rancho Santa Margarita, California was observed at 02:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
As of now, the AQI in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 44, 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 5.308 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 16.94 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 0.26 ppm.
Currently, Rancho Santa Margarita, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.551 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 48.497 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 3.713 ppb.
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