Stay updated with real-time air quality in Santa Barbara, 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)
22
Good
Santa Barbara, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
3.77 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
22.26 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
17.75 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.51 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
4.10 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.24 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California
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AQI 16
Good
2.63μg/m³
PM2.5
10.60μg/m³
PM10
13.19ppb
O3
0.51ppb
SO2
4.14ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
3.54μg/m³
PM2.5
18.48μg/m³
PM10
19.66ppb
O3
0.51ppb
SO2
3.97ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 19
Good
3.42μg/m³
PM2.5
16.34μg/m³
PM10
21.31ppb
O3
0.51ppb
SO2
3.91ppb
NO2
0.22ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.87μg/m³
PM2.5
30.71μg/m³
PM10
22.10ppb
O3
0.50ppb
SO2
4.27ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
3.83μg/m³
PM2.5
14.76μg/m³
PM10
23.71ppb
O3
0.50ppb
SO2
4.84ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.90μg/m³
PM2.5
20.53μg/m³
PM10
23.82ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
5.03ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
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 Santa Barbara, California is updated every hour for accuracy.
In the past 24 hours, the air quality in Santa Barbara, California was at its worst at 04:00:00 on 2026-08-14.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Santa Barbara, California was observed at 03:00:00 on 2026-08-14.
As of now, the AQI in Santa Barbara, California is 13, indicating Good conditions.
Santa Barbara, California air has the highest levels of O3.
Poor air quality in Santa Barbara, California means it's advisable to stay indoors and wear a mask for your protection.
PM2.5 levels in Santa Barbara, California are currently 2.038 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Santa Barbara, California is 11.854 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Santa Barbara, California is 0.274 ppm.
Currently, Santa Barbara, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.445 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Santa Barbara, California at the moment is 14.134 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Santa Barbara, California at the moment is 3.778 ppb.
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