What is the air quality in Salinas today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Salinas is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.37 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Salinas right now?

The current temperature in Salinas is 9.5°C (feels like 7.5°C). Humidity is 96.1% and wind speed is 13.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Salinas?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Salinas, United States

Overcast

9.5°C · 96.1% humidity

9.5°

Feels 7.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

17 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

54 4am

18 7am

21 10am

22 1pm

23 4pm

26 7pm

25 10pm

27 1am

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 37 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.

96.1%

Humidity

13.1 km/h

Wind SSE

1016.7 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

4.37 µg/m³

PM10▲

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Salinas?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 37 stations

PM2.54.37 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (17 stations within 25 km)

4.37

Median

4.02

Average

1.83

Low

7.63

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 10.0 · Bias: +5.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Salinas?

05-29

19.5° 9.5°

05-30

16.1° 10.8°

05-31

18.0° 12.2°

06-01

18.6° 8.3°

06-02

20.4° 9.2°

06-03

16.8° 7.2°

06-04

18.6° 9.0°

Both models agree Avg diff: 1.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Salinas?

Salinas - Sherwood Elementary School

2.1 km PM2.5: 4.5 µg/m³

Salinas #3, Monterey, California

3.4 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Spreckles Elementary

5.8 km PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³

Monterey Co Regional Fire Station 7

8.0 km PM2.5: 2.5 µg/m³

Prunedale

10.9 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

San Benancio Middle School

12.3 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Marina High School

13.0 km PM2.5: 4.4 µg/m³

Castroville

13.5 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

Marshall Elementary

14.2 km PM2.5: 1.8 µg/m³

Elkhorn Elementary School

14.4 km PM2.5: 3.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Salinas?

20 Prunedale 18 Marina 12 Seaside 12 Monterey 12 Pacific Grove 16 Watsonville 19 Hollister 18 Gilroy 25 Soledad 15 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 2026-05-29T14:49 UTC.