Worst air pollution Rancho Cordova, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Rancho Cordova is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.8/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Rancho Cordova is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Rancho Cordova's air quality reflects the Sacramento Valley's temperature inversion problem, with vehicle emissions from US-50 the primary local source in this major Sacramento County eastern suburb. Winter tule fog inversions trap vehicle emissions, while summer ozone from the Sacramento Valley agricultural and metropolitan traffic corridor is the primary warm-season concern, and the American River corridor provides some additional ventilation compared to inland Sacramento suburbs.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

33.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

5.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

32.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

13.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Rancho Cordova right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Rancho Cordova is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Rancho Cordova?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Rancho Cordova will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Rancho Cordova?

Like most US cities, Rancho Cordova sees air quality shift from season to season — winter typically brings the cleanest stretch, once occasional rain clears the basin, whereas 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 Rancho Cordova 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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