Dante's View, Death Valley Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in Dante's View is poor. AQI and O3 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 65.2/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in Dante's View is poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 74.8/100).
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Air Quality
Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Poor | 65.2/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Good | 18.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 16.3/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 8.8/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Poor | 65.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.4/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 4.8/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Poor | 74.8/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 29.2/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Fair | 23.5/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 10.3/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Poor | 74.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.1/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.5/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.2/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 11.8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this location in Death Valley, traffic is light and there are few concentrated sources of air pollution. Bare and dry ground means wind-blown dust can push up coarse particle levels on windy days. Air arriving from elsewhere in the region adds to what is produced locally. Exhaust from nearby roads is usually highest close to busy streets and junctions.
Ozone is the main concern from May to October, when sunny days averaging 34°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Later, fine particle levels climb in January, as wood burning and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 8°C. In addition, dry weather from March to November lets wind lift dust from open ground, raising coarse particle levels and sometimes leaving a dusty haze.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in California
Is air quality bad in Dante's View right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in Dante's View is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.2/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 65.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Dante's View?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in Dante's View will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 74.8/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (O3: 74.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Dante's View?
Ozone is the main concern from May to October, when sunny days averaging 34°C turn traffic and other emissions into ozone by mid-afternoon. Later, fine particle levels climb in January, as wood burning and traffic combine with cold, still air averaging 8°C. In addition, dry weather from March to November lets wind lift dust from open ground, raising coarse particle levels and sometimes leaving a dusty haze.
Are air quality levels in Dante's View 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |