Worst air pollution Lodi, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in Lodi is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 32.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Lodi is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 37.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Lodi's air quality in California reflects the San Joaquin Valley's enclosed basin position north of Stockton, sharing the valley's notorious pollution trap between the Sierra Nevada and the Coast Range. Vehicle emissions from SR-99 and surrounding wine and agricultural operations contribute PM2.5, while the Bay Delta breeze provides some afternoon ventilation and summer ozone from the valley's combined agricultural and vehicle sources produces some of California's highest seasonal readings.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00

AQI:

Fair

32.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

5.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Fair

37.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

7.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Lodi right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Lodi is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 32.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lodi?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Lodi will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.0/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (O3: 37.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Lodi?

Like most US cities, Lodi sees air quality shift from season to season — winter typically brings the cleanest stretch, once occasional rain clears the basin, whereas from August into October, wildfire smoke can add sharp particulate spikes on top of the usual summer ozone. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.

Are air quality levels in Lodi 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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