Worst air pollution Griffith Observatory - Los Angeles, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Griffith Observatory is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 31.2/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Griffith Observatory is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 29.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Los Angeles' Griffith Observatory air quality benefits from its elevated Hollywood Hills position at 300 metres, with the elevated position above the Los Angeles basin inversion layer providing among the metropolitan area's better conditions on most days. Vehicle traffic on the winding observatory access road contributes modest local sources, while the elevated chaparral hillside position provides substantially better dispersal than the flat basin floor and the observatory generally maintains among LA's more reliably ventilated major cultural landmarks throughout most of the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
31.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
14.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
22.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
29.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Griffith Observatory right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Griffith Observatory is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.2/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 31.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Griffith Observatory?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Griffith Observatory will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 29.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Griffith Observatory?
Griffith Observatory's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern, as winter rains provide the only real relief from an otherwise persistent haze; by contrast, 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 Griffith Observatory 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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