Worst air pollution Florence-Graham, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Florence-Graham is moderate. AQI and PM10 are moderate; PM2.5 is fair; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 42.1/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Florence-Graham is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM10 decreases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 29.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Florence-Graham's air quality reflects the South Los Angeles basin's most challenging industrial suburban environment in unincorporated Los Angeles County, with vehicle emissions from I-710 Long Beach Freeway and the surrounding industrial and warehouse operations generating elevated diesel PM2.5 from freight traffic. The basin inversion traps all local emission sources, while the industrial corridor position and the adjacent rail freight operations consistently produce elevated readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
42.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
17.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
19.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
29.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
24.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
29.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Florence-Graham right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Florence-Graham is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (PM10: 42.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Florence-Graham?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Florence-Graham will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.6/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 29.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Florence-Graham?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across Florence-Graham: winter typically brings the cleanest stretch, once occasional rain clears the basin, but summer sunshine and heat drive some of the worst ozone readings in the country. The mountains ringing the basin can trap pollution close to the ground for days when winds are calm.
Are air quality levels in Florence-Graham 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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