Monitoring Station Summary

Monitoring Station Data

Note: All data are preliminary and subject to verification.


Times are in Pacific Time, and are for the start of the hour for the hourly average reported. For example, the ozone level reported for 10 AM represents the average ozone levels from 10 AM to 11 AM. Levels are reported at ten minutes past the hour. Data are not considered final until verified by the APCD.

 Air Quality Advisories

Particulate Matter Readings (PM2.5) & (PM10)

Particulate readings may be elevated at times due to fire smoke. Levels of PM10 higher than 150 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) or levels of PM2.5 higher than 35 µg/m3 are considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Ozone

Ozone levels are reported in parts per billion (ppb). Levels of ozone higher than 70 ppb are considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. 

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Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District will be closed December 25 through January 1, reopening on January 2, 2026.

If you experience an air quality emergency during this time, dial 9-1-1 to reach first responders. For non-urgent matters, you can send a message via our website: https://www.ourair.org/contact-us/. We look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy Holidays!

El Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Santa Bárbara estará cerrado del 25 de diciembre hasta el 1 de enero y reabrirá el 2 de enero del 2026. Si tiene una emergencia de calidad del aire durante este tiempo, marque al 9-1-1 para comunicarse con los primeros auxilios. Para asuntos que no sean urgentes, puede enviar un mensaje a través de nuestra página de internet: https://www.ourair.org/contacto/?lang=es. Esperamos trabajar con usted en el nuevo año. ¡Felices Fiestas!