Worst air pollution Pleasanton, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton 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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Pleasanton's air quality reflects the Amador Valley's partial topographic enclosure in the Tri-Valley area of the East Bay, with vehicle emissions from I-580 the primary local source. The Altamont Pass Delta breeze provides afternoon ventilation on most summer days, while summer wildfire smoke from surrounding East Bay hills and the Mount Diablo range is an increasingly frequent seasonal concern and the valley's topographic variation creates periodic morning inversion episodes.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00

AQI:

Fair

39.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

6.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.1/100

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

20.5/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.0/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

14.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Pleasanton right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Pleasanton will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 20.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 41.0/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Pleasanton?

Air quality across Pleasanton rises and falls with the seasons — the shortest stretch of clean air usually falls in the wetter winter months, whereas summer and early autumn bring the highest ozone levels, and wildfire smoke can spike particulate readings sharply from August through October. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.

Are air quality levels in Pleasanton 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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