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)
16
Good
Santa Cruz, California
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
3.08 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
13.35 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
16.18 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.51 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
4.46 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 Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, California
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AQI 16
Good
2.62μg/m³
PM2.5
11.11μg/m³
PM10
17.00ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
4.81ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 16
Good
2.76μg/m³
PM2.5
11.74μg/m³
PM10
17.00ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
4.85ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 22
Good
3.68μg/m³
PM2.5
16.10μg/m³
PM10
17.31ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
5.09ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 18
Good
3.23μg/m³
PM2.5
13.95μg/m³
PM10
18.72ppb
O3
0.39ppb
SO2
5.21ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.38μg/m³
PM2.5
26.82μg/m³
PM10
15.22ppb
O3
0.36ppb
SO2
6.83ppb
NO2
0.30ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.20μg/m³
PM2.5
26.38μg/m³
PM10
15.65ppb
O3
0.36ppb
SO2
6.80ppb
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 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 11:00:00 on 2026-08-17.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Santa Cruz, California was observed at 06:00:00 on 2026-08-16.
As of now, the AQI in Santa Cruz, California is 16, 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 3.082 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Santa Cruz, California is 13.354 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Santa Cruz, California is 0.243 ppm.
Currently, Santa Cruz, California has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.51 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Santa Cruz, California at the moment is 16.183 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Santa Cruz, California at the moment is 4.457 ppb.
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