Worst air pollution Cambria, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Cambria is poor. AQI, NO2, and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, and PM1 are fair; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 65.8/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Cambria is poor. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 65.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Cambria, cool Central Coast marine air is the main influence on air quality, and onshore breeze keeps air quality consistently good. Most days bring generally favorable conditions here, with occasional exceptions tied to shifting weather patterns. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00

AQI:

Poor

65.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

30.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

23.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

65.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

65.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

20.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

24.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Poor

65.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

30.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

22.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

60.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Poor

65.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

18.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

24.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Cambria right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Cambria is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.8/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 65.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cambria?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Cambria will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.0/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 65.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Cambria?

Like most US cities, Cambria sees air quality shift from season to season — winter rains provide the only real relief from an otherwise persistent haze, whereas from August into October, wildfire smoke can add sharp particulate spikes on top of the usual summer ozone. The mountains ringing the basin can trap pollution close to the ground for days when winds are calm.

Are air quality levels in Cambria 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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