Worst air pollution Fisherman's Wharf - San Francisco, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Fisherman's Wharf is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.9/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Fisherman's Wharf is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 40.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and the northern waterfront benefit from consistent Bay breezes that dilute emissions from tourist traffic and fishing vessel activity, keeping air quality moderate to good throughout most of the year. Wildfire smoke from the broader Bay Area can temporarily worsen conditions seasonally.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

37.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

11.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.2/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Medium

40.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

40.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Fisherman's Wharf right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Fisherman's Wharf is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 37.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Fisherman's Wharf?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Fisherman's Wharf will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 40.2/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 40.2/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Fisherman's Wharf?

Conditions at Fisherman's Wharf vary noticeably across the seasons — spring typically offers the best combination of mild weather and clear air, whereas summer and early autumn bring the highest risk, with heat-driven ozone and wildfire smoke both peaking from July through October. Dry summer conditions with virtually no rain mean pollution and smoke can linger for extended stretches once they arrive.

Are air quality levels in Fisherman's Wharf 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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