Worst air pollution Citrus Heights, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Citrus Heights is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 46.9/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Citrus Heights is fair. 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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Citrus Heights' air quality reflects the Sacramento Valley's temperature inversion problem, with vehicle emissions from US-50 and the surrounding mixed commercial and residential character of this major Sacramento County suburb 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
10.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
46.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.8/100
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
18.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
26.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
48.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
9.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.2/100
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Is air quality bad in Citrus Heights right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Citrus Heights is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 21.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 46.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Citrus Heights?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Citrus Heights will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 26.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 48.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights experiences a distinct seasonal swing in air quality. Typically, winter typically brings the cleanest stretch, once occasional rain clears the basin, while 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 Citrus Heights 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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