Worst air pollution Carmichael, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Carmichael is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 46.9/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Carmichael is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 48.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Carmichael's air quality reflects the Sacramento Valley's temperature inversion problem, with vehicle emissions from US-50 and the surrounding mixed suburban residential and commercial character of this major Sacramento County unincorporated community contributing local sources. Winter tule fog inversions trap vehicle emissions, while summer ozone from the Sacramento Valley agricultural and metropolitan traffic corridor is the primary warm-season concern throughout the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Medium
46.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
6.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
46.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
48.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.7/100
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Is air quality bad in Carmichael right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Carmichael is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 46.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Carmichael?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Carmichael will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 48.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 48.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Carmichael?
Conditions in Carmichael vary noticeably across the seasons. In short, winter typically brings the cleanest stretch, once occasional rain clears the basin, whereas summer and early autumn bring the highest ozone levels, and wildfire smoke can spike particulate readings sharply from August through October. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.
Are air quality levels in Carmichael 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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