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Weather in Santa Monica, California

06:09 AM
Now
Cloudy Weather
54° F
Feels Like 54°
Precipitation 49 %
Wind 6 mph
Humidity 91 %
Today
Rainy Weather
Day 63°
Night 54°
Precipitation 55 %
Wind 6 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 1

Santa Monica Weather Forecast Updated

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Air Quality in Santa Monica

NOW
41 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 0.5 µg/m³
PM10 0.98 µg/m³
O3 0.044 ppm
NO2 0.1 ppb
SO2 0 ppb
CO 0.10 ppm
NH3 0 µg/m³
NO 0 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.5 – 0.5 µg/m³
PM10 – 0.98 µg/m³
O3 – 87.17 µg/m³
NO2 – 0.16 µg/m³
SO2 – 0.08 µg/m³
CO – 119.39 µg/m³
NH3 – 0 µg/m³
NO – 0 µg/m³
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Weather Alerts and Warnings for Santa Monica

Moderate Expected Likely

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued January 5 at 1:20AM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Jan 5, 1:20 AM → Jan 5, 10:00 AM
WHAT: Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated
surf focused across west facing beached expected. Minor coastal
flooding due to abnormally high tides near 7 feet combined with
elevated surf.

WHERE: Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Barbara
County Southwestern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southeastern
Coast, Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches.

WHEN: Until 10 AM PST this morning.

IMPACTS: Pooling of sea water is possible around high tide at
beach and harbor areas that is uncommon with normal tidal
ranges. Enhanced beach erosion is also possible. No
significant damage is expected. There is an increased risk of
ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out
to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and
capsize small boats nearshore.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Peak high tides near 7 feet are expected
between 8am and 11am.
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Remain out of the water due to hazardous swimming conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.
Updated: Jan 5, 4:38 AM Source: NWS Alert