Worst air pollution Golden Hill - San Diego, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Golden Hill is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 33.3/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Golden Hill is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 28.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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San Diego's Golden Hill air quality reflects the urban neighbourhood adjacent to Balboa Park's southern edge, with vehicle traffic on 25th Street and the surrounding mixed residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Balboa Park's nearby greenspace provides natural filtration benefits, while the Pacific sea breeze provides afternoon ventilation and Golden Hill generally maintains moderate San Diego inner urban readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
33.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
19.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
33.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
26.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
3.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
28.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Golden Hill right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Golden Hill is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 33.3/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (PM10: 33.3/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Golden Hill?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Golden Hill will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 28.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Golden Hill?
At Golden Hill, air quality tends to follow San Diego's broader seasonal rhythm: the shortest stretch of clean air usually falls in the wetter winter months, but from August into October, wildfire smoke can add sharp particulate spikes on top of the usual summer ozone. The mountains ringing the basin can trap pollution close to the ground for days when winds are calm.
Are air quality levels in Golden Hill 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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