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)
49
Good
Santa Barbara, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
9.24 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
17.07 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
31.98 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.48 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
6.97 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.45 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 22
Good
3.42μg/m³
PM2.5
13.85μg/m³
PM10
24.39ppb
O3
0.48ppb
SO2
6.85ppb
NO2
0.45ppm
CO
AQI 21
Good
3.21μg/m³
PM2.5
13.93μg/m³
PM10
23.15ppb
O3
0.48ppb
SO2
6.86ppb
NO2
0.45ppm
CO
AQI 23
Good
3.25μg/m³
PM2.5
12.94μg/m³
PM10
24.86ppb
O3
0.47ppb
SO2
6.82ppb
NO2
0.45ppm
CO
AQI 58
Moderate
13.27μg/m³
PM2.5
59.80μg/m³
PM10
42.05ppb
O3
0.50ppb
SO2
7.37ppb
NO2
0.45ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
5.28μg/m³
PM2.5
18.72μg/m³
PM10
41.48ppb
O3
0.52ppb
SO2
6.13ppb
NO2
0.46ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.68μg/m³
PM2.5
18.46μg/m³
PM10
35.39ppb
O3
0.52ppb
SO2
6.35ppb
NO2
0.50ppm
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 08:00:00 on 2025-12-07.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Santa Barbara, California was observed at 01:00:00 on 2025-12-07.
As of now, the AQI in Santa Barbara, California is 49, indicating Good conditions.
Santa Barbara, California air has the highest levels of PM2.5.
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 9.237 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Santa Barbara, California is 17.073 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Santa Barbara, California is 0.448 ppm.
Currently, Santa Barbara, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.478 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Santa Barbara, California at the moment is 31.981 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Santa Barbara, California at the moment is 6.971 ppb.
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