Worst air pollution Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn - San Francisco, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; PM2.5 is fair; PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 46.1/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn is moderate. PM10 increases to fair; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 48.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn, lighter traffic and surrounding agricultural land make wind-blown dust and seasonal field activity bigger factors than congestion. Vegetation nearby provides a modest natural filter for airborne particulates. Nearby areas with a similar setup tend to show a comparable air quality baseline. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Moderate

46.1/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

23.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

19.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Moderate

46.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.5/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

18.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 01:00

AQI:

Moderate

48.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

27.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

21.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Moderate

48.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.5/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 46.1/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 48.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 48.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn?

From November to January, average wind speeds run around 12 km/h with temperatures near 11°C, calm and cool enough to let particulate matter and smoke build up near the ground rather than disperse. From July to September, temperatures average around 18°C, warm enough for strong sun and heat to drive ground-level ozone formation.

Are air quality levels in Cable Car Powerhouse and Barn 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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