Worst air pollution Lynwood, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Lynwood 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 Lynwood 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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Lynwood's air quality reflects the South Los Angeles basin's enclosed topography, with vehicle emissions from I-105 and I-710 and the surrounding industrial and residential character generating elevated NOₓ and diesel PM2.5. The basin inversion traps all local emission sources throughout much of the year, while Lynwood's industrial corridor position and the adjacent Long Beach freight traffic consistently produce elevated readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
31.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
31.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.7/100
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
14.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.9/100
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Is air quality bad in Lynwood right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Lynwood 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 Lynwood?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Lynwood 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 Lynwood?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across Lynwood — the shortest stretch of clean air usually falls in the wetter winter months, whereas summer sunshine and heat drive some of the worst ozone readings in the country. The mountains ringing the basin can trap pollution close to the ground for days when winds are calm.
Are air quality levels in Lynwood 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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