Worst air pollution Willow Glen - San Jose, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Willow Glen is medium. AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 45.8/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Willow Glen is medium. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 44.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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San Jose's Willow Glen air quality reflects the historic inner-city residential neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on Lincoln Avenue and the surrounding tree-lined residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The neighbourhood's mature tree canopy provides natural filtration, while the Bay Delta breeze provides afternoon ventilation and Willow Glen generally maintains among San Jose's more pleasant inner residential environments throughout most of the year.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Medium

45.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.3/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

9.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

45.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.3/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Medium

44.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

19.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

44.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Willow Glen right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Willow Glen is medium. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 45.8/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 45.8/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Willow Glen?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Willow Glen will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at medium at 44.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 44.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Willow Glen?

Conditions at Willow Glen vary noticeably across the seasons, as late winter and spring tend to have the cleanest conditions, once winter rains settle in; by contrast, summer and early autumn bring the highest risk, with heat-driven ozone and wildfire smoke both peaking from July through October. Wine country and inland valley locations tend to see more smoke buildup than the immediate coast.

Are air quality levels in Willow Glen 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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