Worst air pollution Nan Tien Gratitude Bell - Berkeley, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Nan Tien Gratitude Bell is good. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 15.3/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Nan Tien Gratitude Bell is moderate. AQI worsens to moderate; PM2.5 increases to moderate; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Nan Tien Gratitude Bell, with lighter traffic here, particulate matter tends to come more from farmland dust and occasional burning than from vehicles. Green space in the area offers some natural filtering, softening the local particulate load somewhat. Nearby areas with a similar setup tend to show a comparable air quality baseline.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Good

15.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

10.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

12.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

15.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.4/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

8.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Moderate

40.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Moderate

40.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

28.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

8.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

10.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.4/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Nan Tien Gratitude Bell right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Nan Tien Gratitude Bell is good. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 15.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 15.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nan Tien Gratitude Bell?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Nan Tien Gratitude Bell will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 40.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Nan Tien Gratitude Bell?

This area typically sees its worst air quality during the winter season, driven by heating season smoke that lingers under stagnant, cold winter air. Summer shifts the concern toward bushfire smoke here too, as hot, dry summers raise both bushfire risk and the ozone formed from strong sunlight. The shoulder seasons, spring and autumn, usually offer the year's best air quality thanks to milder, breezier conditions.

Are air quality levels in Nan Tien Gratitude Bell based on measurements or forecasts?

It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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