Worst air pollution San Buenaventura, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in San Buenaventura is moderate. AQI and PM10 are moderate; PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM10: 40.9/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in San Buenaventura is fair. AQI improves to fair; PM10 decreases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 34.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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San Buenaventura's air quality benefits from its direct Pacific Ocean coastal exposure on the Ventura County coast, with consistent onshore sea breezes providing reliable maritime ventilation along the Channel Islands Highway corridor. Vehicle emissions from US-101 are the primary local source, while the coastal position generally provides significantly better conditions than the deeper Los Angeles basin and offshore oil platform support operations contribute localised maritime NOₓ.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 03:00

AQI:

Moderate

40.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

30.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Moderate

40.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

38.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Good

16.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.4/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

34.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

29.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

34.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

24.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

25.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.5/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in San Buenaventura right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in San Buenaventura is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 40.9/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (PM10: 40.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in San Buenaventura?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in San Buenaventura will be better than today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (PM10: 34.3/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in San Buenaventura?

San Buenaventura's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern. Typically, winter typically brings the cleanest stretch, once occasional rain clears the basin, while summer sunshine and heat drive some of the worst ozone readings in the country. The mountains ringing the basin can trap pollution close to the ground for days when winds are calm.

Are air quality levels in San Buenaventura 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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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