Air quality in Los Angeles today is generally in the good to moderate range, offering safe and comfortable conditions for most residents. Air Quality Index values across Los Angeles County show most regions are experiencing either good or moderate air quality, with primary pollutants being PM2.5 and ozone.

Central Los Angeles County currently rates at 58, which is classified as moderate, with PM2.5 as the main pollutant. Northwest, Southwest, and South Coastal Los Angeles County areas are enjoying good air quality, with AQI values ranging from 44 to 50. Southeast Los Angeles is slightly higher at 53 but remains moderate. The San Fernando Valley shows moderate values, with the west at 77 and east at 67, both attributed to ozone levels. The West San Gabriel Valley is moderate at 62 for PM2.5, while the East San Gabriel Valley stands out at 108 for ozone, marked as unhealthy for sensitive groups. The cleanest air in this area occurs from 7 PM to 10 PM[1].

Real-time monitoring corroborates these findings, noting the AQI in Los Angeles fluctuated overnight but remains favorable. The latest real-time reading puts the AQI at 26, solidly within the good range, indicating that air pollution currently poses little or no health risk. People are advised to enjoy outdoor activities freely[2].

Recent wildfire monitoring has not shown any levels of concern, and post-wildfire debris clean-up is largely complete. Local health officials continue to encourage residents near recent burn areas to take precautions to minimize contact with ash and debris, especially during windy periods, but there is no general air quality alert in effect for Greater Los Angeles[4].

Overall, Los Angeles residents can expect mostly clean air today, with only limited areas where those with respiratory sensitivities should use moderate caution around peak afternoon hours.