Worst air pollution Yucaipa, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Yucaipa is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 31.7/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Yucaipa is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 32.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Yucaipa's air quality reflects the Inland Empire's San Bernardino Valley partial topographic enclosure, with vehicle emissions from I-10 the primary local source. The Yucaipa Valley's position at the eastern basin edge means it sits between the concentrated Inland Empire pollution basin and the cleaner San Bernardino mountain backdrop, while the afternoon Banning Pass winds occasionally flush basin pollution eastward and temperature inversions during calm periods concentrate all local and upwind vehicle and freight emissions.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

31.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

21.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

31.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

3.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.7/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 05:00

AQI:

Fair

32.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

20.1/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

32.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Yucaipa right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Yucaipa is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 31.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (PM10: 31.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Yucaipa?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Yucaipa will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 32.7/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 AM (PM10: 32.7/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Yucaipa?

Air quality in Yucaipa shifts across the year — the cleanest air usually comes in winter, when storms periodically flush pollution out of the basin, whereas hot, sunny summer conditions drive persistent ozone problems, compounded by wildfire smoke risk into early autumn. Coastal breezes offer some relief compared to inland valley locations that see heavier smog buildup.

Are air quality levels in Yucaipa 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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