Worst air pollution César E. Chávez Monument - San Jose, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in César E. Chávez Monument is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in César E. Chávez Monument is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 38.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In César E. Chávez Monument, with lighter traffic here, particulate matter tends to come more from farmland dust and occasional burning than from vehicles. Nearby tree cover helps filter some of this particulate load before it settles over the neighborhood. Daily conditions can shift noticeably depending on wind, temperature, and traffic patterns.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
37.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
31.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 01:00
AQI:
Fair
38.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
32.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
3.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
15.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in César E. Chávez Monument right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in César E. Chávez Monument is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 37.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in César E. Chávez Monument?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in César E. Chávez Monument will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.7/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 AM (O3: 38.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in César E. Chávez Monument?
From December to February, average wind speeds run around 11 km/h with temperatures near 9°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 20°C, warm enough for strong sun and heat to drive ground-level ozone formation.
Are air quality levels in César E. Chávez Monument 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: 20 September 2026 at 14:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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