Los Angeles Air Quality
Current air-quality information for Los Angeles, United States.
Air quality is generally considered satisfactory.
World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI) · Updated 2026-10-15T16:00:00-07:00Health context
At the current AQI of 42, Los Angeles is in the Good category on the displayed AQI scale. Most people can continue normal outdoor activities. Current pollutant values shown for Los Angeles are PM2.5 11 µg/m³, PM10 8 µg/m³, O₃ 42.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 12.8 µg/m³. The current reading is identified on this page as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Air-quality information is not medical advice. People with asthma, heart or lung disease, children, older adults and other sensitive groups may need to take additional precautions when pollution is elevated.
Recent History & Forecast
This chart shows atmospheric-model AQI history and forecast from Open-Meteo / Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) model. It is separate from any monitoring-station observation shown in the Current AQI card.
What does AQI 42 mean in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles currently has an AQI of 42, which falls in the Good category. This indicates relatively low overall air pollution on the displayed AQI scale. Normal outdoor activity is generally appropriate for most people. The pollutant values currently shown for Los Angeles are PM2.5 11 µg/m³, PM10 8 µg/m³, O₃ 42.4 µg/m³, NO₂ 12.8 µg/m³. The displayed current conditions are identified as World Air Quality Index Project (WAQI).
Nearby cities
- Hollywood air quality — approximately 9 km away
- Long Beach air quality — approximately 32 km away
- Anaheim air quality — approximately 39 km away
- Garden Grove air quality — approximately 42 km away
- Santa Clarita air quality — approximately 47 km away
- Santa Ana air quality — approximately 49 km away
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