Stockton vs Irvine Air Quality Comparison

Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI

As of November 8, 2026, Irvine, CA has cleaner air than Stockton, CA — AQI 34 (Good) vs 60 (Moderate), a gap of 26 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Stockton's reading is driven by PM2.5 and Irvine's by O3.

Stockton, CA

Moderate

StateCalifornia
Dominant PollutantPM2.5
CategoryModerate
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Irvine, CA

Good

StateCalifornia
Dominant PollutantO3
CategoryGood
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Summary

Irvine has 26 points better air quality

Irvine has an AQI of 34 compared to 60

Our Pick

Extra Protection for Stockton Homes

Air quality in Stockton is moderate (AQI 60), with fine particles (PM2.5) the main concern. A True-HEPA purifier gives sensitive groups — kids, seniors and anyone with asthma or allergies — cleaner air indoors on days like today.

Large Room4.6(8,000+ ratings)
Coway AP-1512HH Mighty
True HEPA + carbon · CADR ~246 CFM · rooms up to 361 sq ft
True HEPA + carbon, high CADR — clears PM2.5 from most rooms fast, our all-round pick
~$230
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5-Day Forecast Comparison

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TodayAQI 64AQI 53Irvine

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