Worst air pollution Tustin, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Tustin is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Tustin is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Tustin's air quality reflects the Orange County position in the Los Angeles basin, with vehicle emissions from SR-55 and I-5 the primary local sources. The basin inversion affects all of Orange County, while Pacific sea breezes provide better afternoon ventilation than the deeper San Fernando Valley and Tustin's position near the Santa Ana Mountains creates modest topographic variation that can concentrate local vehicle emissions under inversion conditions.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

30.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

23.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

30.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

29.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

20.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

2.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Tustin right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Tustin is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 30.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 30.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Tustin?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Tustin will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 29.7/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 29.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Tustin?

Tustin's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern: the cleanest air usually comes in winter, when storms periodically flush pollution out of the basin, but from August into October, wildfire smoke can add sharp particulate spikes on top of the usual summer ozone. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.

Are air quality levels in Tustin 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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