Worst air pollution Elk Grove, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Elk Grove is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.8/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Elk Grove is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 36.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Elk Grove's air quality reflects the Sacramento Valley's notorious temperature inversion problem, with vehicle emissions from SR-99 and I-5 and the surrounding Central Valley agricultural operations contributing elevated PM2.5 in this rapidly growing Sacramento suburb. Winter tule fog inversions trap vehicle and agricultural emissions, while summer ozone from the metropolitan Sacramento vehicle emissions and agricultural burning in the surrounding San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys are the primary warm-season air quality concerns throughout the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
33.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
36.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
36.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.3/100
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Is air quality bad in Elk Grove right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Elk Grove is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Elk Grove?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Elk Grove will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 36.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Elk Grove?
Elk Grove's air quality has a clear seasonal rhythm. Typically, winter typically brings the cleanest stretch, once occasional rain clears the basin, while 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 Elk Grove 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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