Worst air pollution Menifee, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Menifee is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Menifee is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Menifee's air quality reflects the Perris Valley's topographic position in Riverside County between the Box Springs and Palomar mountains, with vehicle emissions from I-215 the primary local source in this rapidly growing Inland Empire suburb. The valley position creates periodic temperature inversion episodes that concentrate ozone and PM2.5, while the Inland Empire basin's persistent inversion problem affects the entire southern Riverside County corridor.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

30.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

23.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

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

29.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

20.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Menifee right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Menifee is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Menifee?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Menifee will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Menifee?

Menifee follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern, as winter rains provide the only real relief from an otherwise persistent haze; by contrast, summer sunshine and heat drive some of the worst ozone readings in the country. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.

Are air quality levels in Menifee 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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