Worst air pollution Bagdad Cafe - Barstow, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Bagdad Cafe is moderate. AQI, PM10, and NO2 are moderate; PM2.5 and O3 are fair; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 43.8/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Bagdad Cafe is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM10 decreases to fair; NO2 decreases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 37.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Bagdad Cafe, this area sees modest traffic, so seasonal field work and occasional open burning shape air quality more than congestion. With little green space close by, little natural buffering reaches this particulate matter locally. Daily conditions can shift noticeably depending on wind, temperature, and traffic patterns. This general baseline tends to hold across nearby areas with similar traffic and land use.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Moderate
43.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
43.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
41.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
21.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
37.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
37.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
34.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bagdad Cafe right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Bagdad Cafe is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 43.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 43.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bagdad Cafe?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Bagdad Cafe will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 37.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bagdad Cafe?
From November to January, average wind speeds run around 12 km/h with temperatures near 9°C, calm and cool enough to let particulate matter and smoke build up near the ground rather than disperse. From June to August, temperatures average around 26°C, warm enough for strong sun and heat to drive ground-level ozone formation.
Are air quality levels in Bagdad Cafe 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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