Worst air pollution Midtown Sacramento - Sacramento, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Midtown 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 Midtown Sacramento is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 33.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sacramento's Midtown Sacramento air quality reflects the grid neighbourhood arts and dining corridor, with vehicle traffic on J Street and the surrounding mixed residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Sacramento Valley's temperature inversion problem affects all metropolitan areas, while the neighbourhood's walkable character and the tree-lined grid streets provide limited buffering and Midtown generally maintains moderate Sacramento metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
33.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Fair
33.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
11.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
33.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Midtown Sacramento right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Midtown 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 Midtown Sacramento?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Midtown Sacramento will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.8/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (NO2: 33.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Midtown Sacramento?
Midtown Sacramento follows Sacramento's typical seasonal air quality pattern: spring typically offers the best combination of mild weather and clear air, but heat and dryness combine from July onward to raise both ozone and smoke risk. Wine country and inland valley locations tend to see more smoke buildup than the immediate coast.
Are air quality levels in Midtown 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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