Los Angeles vs Fresno Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of September 16, 2026, Los Angeles, CA has cleaner air than Fresno, CA — AQI 38 (Good) vs 69 (Moderate), a gap of 31 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Los Angeles's reading is driven by O3 and Fresno's by PM10.
Los Angeles, CA
Good
Fresno, CA
Moderate
Summary
Los Angeles has 31 points better air quality
Los Angeles has an AQI of 38 compared to 69
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5-Day Forecast Comparison
| Day | Los Angeles | Fresno | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | AQI 50 | AQI 58 | Los Angeles |