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)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
11.72 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
23.75 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
39.09 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.40 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
5.69 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.23 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
11.62μg/m³
PM2.5
24.77μg/m³
PM10
39.43ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.64ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.59μg/m³
PM2.5
22.30μg/m³
PM10
39.96ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.41ppb
NO2
0.22ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.58μg/m³
PM2.5
22.23μg/m³
PM10
39.98ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.40ppb
NO2
0.22ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
11.50μg/m³
PM2.5
23.23μg/m³
PM10
39.89ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.52ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
11.29μg/m³
PM2.5
25.05μg/m³
PM10
39.52ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.74ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
11.42μg/m³
PM2.5
24.05μg/m³
PM10
39.84ppb
O3
0.41ppb
SO2
4.63ppb
NO2
0.23ppm
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 04:00:00 on 2026-06-08.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Rancho Santa Margarita, California was observed at 01:00:00 on 2026-06-08.
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 11.72 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 23.753 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Rancho Santa Margarita, California is 0.228 ppm.
Currently, Rancho Santa Margarita, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.404 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 39.085 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Rancho Santa Margarita, California at the moment is 5.69 ppb.
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