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

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
8.69 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
39.00 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
16.48 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.53 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
12.15 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.49 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Santa Cruz, California
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AQI 52
Moderate
9.93μg/m³
PM2.5
44.69μg/m³
PM10
14.14ppb
O3
0.53ppb
SO2
12.22ppb
NO2
0.49ppm
CO
AQI 52
Moderate
9.56μg/m³
PM2.5
42.85μg/m³
PM10
15.03ppb
O3
0.53ppb
SO2
12.15ppb
NO2
0.49ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.04μg/m³
PM2.5
26.83μg/m³
PM10
21.48ppb
O3
0.53ppb
SO2
11.89ppb
NO2
0.49ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.15μg/m³
PM2.5
40.36μg/m³
PM10
15.81ppb
O3
0.71ppb
SO2
11.28ppb
NO2
0.47ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.74μg/m³
PM2.5
31.12μg/m³
PM10
31.70ppb
O3
0.52ppb
SO2
9.07ppb
NO2
0.52ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
7.39μg/m³
PM2.5
30.31μg/m³
PM10
29.49ppb
O3
0.53ppb
SO2
10.52ppb
NO2
0.52ppm
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 Cruz, California is updated every hour for accuracy.
In the past 24 hours, the air quality in Santa Cruz, California was at its worst at 04:00:00 on 2026-03-16.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Santa Cruz, California was observed at 01:00:00 on 2026-03-15.
As of now, the AQI in Santa Cruz, California is 49, indicating Good conditions.
Santa Cruz, California air has the highest levels of PM2.5.
Poor air quality in Santa Cruz, California means it's advisable to stay indoors and wear a mask for your protection.
PM2.5 levels in Santa Cruz, California are currently 8.691 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Santa Cruz, California is 38.997 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Santa Cruz, California is 0.488 ppm.
Currently, Santa Cruz, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.529 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Santa Cruz, California at the moment is 16.484 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Santa Cruz, California at the moment is 12.15 ppb.
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