Worst air pollution Livermore, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Livermore is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 39.4/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Livermore is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; O3 decreases to medium; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 46.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Livermore's air quality reflects the Livermore Valley's partial topographic enclosure between the Diablo Range and the Altamont Hills, with vehicle emissions from I-580 the primary local source alongside the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's research operations. The Altamont Pass Delta breeze provides afternoon ventilation on most summer days, while summer wildfire smoke from surrounding East Bay hills and the Diablo Range is an increasingly frequent seasonal concern.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

39.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

26.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

17.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

13.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.1/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 02:00

AQI:

Medium

46.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

36.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

18.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

46.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

13.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

23.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Livermore right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Livermore is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.4/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 39.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Livermore?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Livermore will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (NO2: 46.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Livermore?

Livermore follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern. Typically, winter typically brings the cleanest stretch, once occasional rain clears the basin, while hot, sunny summer conditions drive persistent ozone problems, compounded by wildfire smoke risk into early autumn. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.

Are air quality levels in Livermore 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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