Worst air pollution East Sacramento - Sacramento, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in East Sacramento is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 33.8/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in East Sacramento is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 39.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Sacramento's East Sacramento air quality reflects the historic residential neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on Folsom Boulevard and the surrounding tree-lined residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The neighbourhood's extensive mature tree canopy provides natural filtration, while the Sacramento Valley's temperature inversion creates winter challenges and East Sacramento generally maintains among Sacramento's more pleasant inner residential environments with the Bay Delta breeze providing afternoon ventilation relief.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Fair

33.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

25.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

33.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

4.3/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Fair

39.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

12.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

39.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

32.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in East Sacramento right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in East Sacramento 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 East Sacramento?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in East Sacramento will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 39.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in East Sacramento?

Like the rest of Sacramento, East Sacramento sees air quality change through the year. In short, winter storms periodically reset air quality, keeping the cleanest stretch to the rainy months, whereas the long dry stretch from midsummer into autumn brings both ozone and wildfire smoke risk. Wine country and inland valley locations tend to see more smoke buildup than the immediate coast.

Are air quality levels in East Sacramento 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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