Worst air pollution Painted Ladies - San Francisco, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Painted Ladies is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 30.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Painted Ladies is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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San Francisco's Painted Ladies air quality benefits from the Alamo Square Park's elevated position overlooking the famous Victorian houses, with consistent Pacific sea breezes and bay winds providing reliable ventilation. Vehicle traffic on Hayes Street and the surrounding Alamo Square neighbourhood contributes modest local sources, while the elevated park position and the consistent Bay Area maritime exposure generally maintain moderate to good conditions at this iconic cityscape viewpoint throughout most of the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
30.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
34.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
6.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Painted Ladies right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Painted Ladies is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.1/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (O3: 30.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Painted Ladies?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Painted Ladies will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 34.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Painted Ladies?
At Painted Ladies, air quality tends to follow San Francisco's broader seasonal rhythm, as the rainy winter months generally bring the cleanest air, as storms clear traffic and woodsmoke pollution; by contrast, wildfire smoke season from July through October is the dominant concern, sometimes overwhelming other pollution sources for days at a time. Wine country and inland valley locations tend to see more smoke buildup than the immediate coast.
Are air quality levels in Painted Ladies 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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