What is the air quality in Monterey today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Monterey is 16 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 3.89 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Monterey right now?

The current temperature in Monterey is 15.5°C (feels like 15.5°C). Humidity is 88.5% and wind speed is 118.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Monterey?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Monterey, United States

Windy

15.5°C · 88.5% humidity

15.5°

Feels 15.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

16 stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 36 stn

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Monterey's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

88.5%

Humidity

118.9 km/h

Wind WNW

1014.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

3.89 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Monterey?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 36 stations

PM2.53.89 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (16 stations within 25 km)

3.89

Median

4.74

Average

2.93

Low

8.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +1.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Monterey?

10-20

18.5° 15.2°

10-21

18.2° 14.4°

0.13 mm

10-22

18.6° 15.5°

10-23

18.2° 15.7°

10-24

16.8° 15.3°

10-25

20.1° 14.3°

3.88 mm

10-26

19.6° 15.9°

Both models agree Avg diff: 1.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Monterey?

Monterey - Monterey High School

0.7 km PM2.5: 3.9 µg/m³

Pacific Grove Middle School

2.7 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³

Del Rey Woods Elementary

5.0 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Seaside - Manzanita Elementary School

6.1 km PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³

Carmel - Carmel River Elementary School

7.0 km PM2.5: 3.9 µg/m³

MPWMD ASR PS-2

7.2 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

MBARD Office

8.6 km PM2.5: 3.9 µg/m³

Marshall Elementary

8.8 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³

Marina High School

11.8 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Monterey Co Regional Fire Station 7

15.0 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Monterey?

17 Pacific Grove 17 Seaside 18 Marina 20 Salinas 18 Prunedale 18 Watsonville 20 Live Oak 18 Santa Cruz 25 Hollister 21 Gilroy

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-20T21:44 UTC.