Worst air pollution Fruitvale, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Fruitvale is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 40.4/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Fruitvale is moderate. NO2 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Fruitvale, quieter roads here mean surrounding agricultural activity, more than congestion, tends to shape local particulate levels. Some of this load is absorbed by nearby vegetation, acting as a modest natural filter. Nearby areas with a similar setup tend to show a comparable air quality baseline. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Moderate
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
27.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
40.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Moderate
50.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
16.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
40.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
50.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.6/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Fruitvale right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Fruitvale is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.4/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 40.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fruitvale?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Fruitvale will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 50.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 50.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Fruitvale?
Wind speeds average only around 11 km/h from December to February, with temperatures near -1°C -- calm, cool conditions that let smoke and particulate matter build up near the ground rather than clear out. From June to August, temperatures average around 24°C, warm enough for strong sun and heat to drive ground-level ozone formation.
Are air quality levels in Fruitvale 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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