Worst air pollution Dimond District - Oakland, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Dimond District 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 Dimond District is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM2.5 increases to fair; 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 Dimond District air quality reflects the East Oakland residential and commercial neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on MacArthur Boulevard and the surrounding mixed residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Bay Delta breeze provides afternoon ventilation, while the neighbourhood's walkable character and the East Bay hills create modest topographic variation and Dimond generally maintains moderate Oakland metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

39.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.0/100

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):

Fair

20.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Dimond District right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Dimond District 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 Dimond District?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Dimond District will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 20.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 41.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Dimond District?

Seasonal changes shape air quality at Dimond District much as they do across Oakland. Typically, spring typically offers the best combination of mild weather and clear air, while heat and dryness combine from July onward to raise both ozone and 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 Dimond District 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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