Worst air pollution Oakland, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Oakland is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 39.4/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Oakland is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 41.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Oakland's air quality reflects the East Bay hills' topographic influence, with the Caldecott Tunnel and I-880 corridor generating elevated diesel PM2.5 from port truck traffic alongside vessel emissions from the Port of Oakland, one of the US West Coast's busiest container terminals. The Bay Delta breeze generally provides afternoon ventilation, but the port industrial corridor consistently records the Bay Area's highest sustained freight-related pollution levels.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
39.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
41.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Oakland right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Oakland is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.4/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 39.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Oakland?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Oakland will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 41.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 41.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Oakland?
Oakland sees air quality change through the year. Typically, late winter and spring tend to have the cleanest conditions, once winter rains settle in, while the long dry stretch from midsummer into autumn brings both ozone and wildfire smoke risk. Dry summer conditions with virtually no rain mean pollution and smoke can linger for extended stretches once they arrive.
Are air quality levels in Oakland 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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