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)
56
Moderate
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

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Fine
Moderate
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Very poor
Hazardous
11.72 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
33.58 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
51.70 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.90 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
8.59 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.29 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 56
Moderate
11.55μg/m³
PM2.5
32.51μg/m³
PM10
49.65ppb
O3
0.91ppb
SO2
7.97ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.51μg/m³
PM2.5
30.26μg/m³
PM10
47.20ppb
O3
0.91ppb
SO2
8.46ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.50μg/m³
PM2.5
30.22μg/m³
PM10
47.08ppb
O3
0.91ppb
SO2
8.47ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.52μg/m³
PM2.5
31.15μg/m³
PM10
47.45ppb
O3
0.91ppb
SO2
8.40ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
11.28μg/m³
PM2.5
31.49μg/m³
PM10
48.08ppb
O3
0.92ppb
SO2
7.84ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.54μg/m³
PM2.5
31.92μg/m³
PM10
47.63ppb
O3
0.92ppb
SO2
8.38ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
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 10:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Rancho Santa Margarita, California was observed at 03:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
As of now, the AQI in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 56, 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 11.721 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 33.575 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 0.293 ppm.
Currently, Rancho Santa Margarita, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.902 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 51.702 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 8.592 ppb.
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