Worst air pollution Brentwood, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Brentwood is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.9/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Brentwood is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 increases to fair; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 40.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Brentwood's air quality in California reflects the San Joaquin Delta position east of the Bay Area, with vehicle emissions from SR-4 and the surrounding East Contra Costa County agricultural and suburban development contributing local sources. The San Joaquin Delta breeze from San Francisco Bay provides afternoon ventilation on most summer days, while summer wildfire smoke from surrounding hills is an increasingly frequent seasonal concern and summer ozone from the broader valley corridor elevates warm-season readings.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

37.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Medium

40.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

40.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Brentwood right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Brentwood is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Brentwood?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Brentwood will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 20.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 40.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Brentwood?

Air quality across Brentwood rises and falls with the seasons — winter rains provide the only real relief from an otherwise persistent haze, whereas summer sunshine and heat drive some of the worst ozone readings in the country. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.

Are air quality levels in Brentwood 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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