Worst air pollution Painted Ladies - San Francisco, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): 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 8:00 AM (O3: 39.4/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Painted Ladies is medium. AQI improves to medium; O3 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 41.0/100). 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 - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
39.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Medium
41.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
8.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Painted Ladies right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Painted Ladies is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.4/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 39.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Painted Ladies?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Painted Ladies will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 41.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 41.0/100).
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.
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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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