Los Angeles vs Stockton 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 Stockton, CA — AQI 38 (Good) vs 60 (Moderate), a gap of 22 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Los Angeles's reading is driven by O3 and Stockton's by PM10.
Los Angeles, CA
Good
Stockton, CA
Moderate
Summary
Los Angeles has 22 points better air quality
Los Angeles has an AQI of 38 compared to 60
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5-Day Forecast Comparison
| Day | Los Angeles | Stockton | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | AQI 50 | AQI 44 | Stockton |