Avila Beach Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Avila Beach is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; NO2 is fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 58.5/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Avila Beach is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to moderate; O3 increases to poor; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 61.6/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Moderate | 58.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 17.5/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 15.0/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Fair | 25.7/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Moderate | 58.5/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.4/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 5.6/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Poor | 61.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 29.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 20.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Moderate | 42.0/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Poor | 61.6/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.8/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.6/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 12.3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Avila Beach lies in a lightly developed area, where local traffic adds relatively little to air pollution. Sea breezes along the coast usually help ventilate the area. Open grassland and scrub can produce smoke during grass fires and some dust in dry spells. Pollution carried in from the wider region can also raise levels at times.
Ozone rises a little on sunny days from June to October, but the mild summers, around 19°C, keep it in check. In contrast, cooler, still evenings from January to March, averaging about 12°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from June to October, when dry vegetation burns easily.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in California
Is air quality bad in Avila Beach right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Avila Beach is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 58.5/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 58.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Avila Beach?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Avila Beach will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 61.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 61.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Avila Beach?
Ozone rises a little on sunny days from June to October, but the mild summers, around 19°C, keep it in check. In contrast, cooler, still evenings from January to March, averaging about 12°C, tend to hold exhaust close to busy streets. The risk of wildfire smoke peaks from June to October, when dry vegetation burns easily.
Are air quality levels in Avila Beach 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |