What is the air quality in Salinas today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Salinas is 23 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.49 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Salinas right now?

The current temperature in Salinas is 22.3°C (feels like 22.3°C). Humidity is 29.1% and wind speed is 33.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Salinas?

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

Air Quality in Salinas, United States

Clear

22.3°C · 29.1% humidity

22.3°

Feels 22.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 43 stn

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

29.1%

Humidity

33.6 km/h

Wind W

1018.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.49 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Salinas?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 43 stations

PM2.55.49 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (25 stations within 25 km)

5.49

Median

4.96

Average

2.56

Low

11.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.8 · Bias: +0.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Salinas?

10-20

22.3° 11.3°

10-21

23.7° 10.8°

10-22

28.4° 11.8°

10-23

26.3° 11.7°

10-24

21.9° 11.0°

10-25

28.6° 11.0°

0.81 mm

10-26

24.7° 11.1°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Salinas?

Salinas - Sherwood Elementary School

2.1 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Spreckles Elementary

5.8 km PM2.5: 6.3 µg/m³

Monterey Co Regional Fire Station 7

8.0 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

Toro Park School

10.1 km PM2.5: 3.9 µg/m³

Prunedale

10.9 km PM2.5: 4.5 µg/m³

San Benancio Middle School

12.3 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

Marina High School

13.0 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

Castroville

13.5 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Marshall Elementary

14.2 km PM2.5: 2.7 µg/m³

Elkhorn Elementary School

14.4 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Salinas?

19 Prunedale 18 Marina 17 Seaside 17 Monterey 16 Pacific Grove 19 Watsonville 25 Hollister 23 Gilroy 27 Soledad 19 Live Oak

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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 2026-10-20T20:05 UTC.