Highest air pollution Santa Monica Pier - Los Angeles, today and tomorrow
Today (25 June): Air quality in Santa Monica Pier is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 40.4/100).
Tomorrow (26 June 2026): Air quality in Santa Monica Pier is fair. AQI worsens to fair; PM2.5 decreases to good; PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 33.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Los Angeles' Santa Monica Pier air quality benefits from the direct Pacific Ocean coastal position, with consistent onshore sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along the iconic Santa Monica beachfront. Vehicle traffic on Lincoln Boulevard and the pier's tourist operations contribute local sources, while the Pacific coastal exposure provides significantly better conditions than the deeper Los Angeles basin and the Santa Monica Bay's open geometry ensures reliable afternoon ventilation throughout most of the year.
Today - 25 June | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Medium
40.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
29.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
40.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 26 June | Pollution peaks at 03:00
AQI:
Fair
33.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.5/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Santa Monica Pier right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall air quality in Santa Monica Pier is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 40.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Santa Monica Pier?
On 26 June 2026, air quality conditions in Santa Monica Pier will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.8/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (O3: 33.8/100).
Are air quality levels in Santa Monica Pier 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: 25 June 2026 at 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
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