Worst air pollution Jack London Square - Oakland, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Jack London Square 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 Jack London Square 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 Jack London Square air quality reflects the historic waterfront district, with vehicle traffic on the Embarcadero and the Port of Oakland's maritime operations generating elevated NOₓ and PM2.5. The Oakland Estuary provides maritime ventilation, while the port's industrial freight activity and the I-880 Nimitz Freeway nearby represent the most significant local air quality influences and the square generally maintains moderate to elevated inner Oakland readings throughout the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
39.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
5.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.6/100
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
19.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
10.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Jack London Square right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Jack London Square 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 Jack London Square?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Jack London Square 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 Jack London Square?
Conditions at Jack London Square vary noticeably across the seasons, as spring typically offers the best combination of mild weather and clear air; by contrast, wildfire smoke season from July through October is the dominant concern, sometimes overwhelming other pollution sources for days at a time. Dry summer conditions with virtually no rain mean pollution and smoke can linger for extended stretches once they arrive.
Are air quality levels in Jack London Square 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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