Worst air pollution Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Albuquerque is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and PM1 are fair; O3 is medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 60.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Albuquerque is fair. AQI improves to medium; NO2 decreases to medium; SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 54.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Albuquerque's air quality is shaped by the Rio Grande valley corridor between the Sandia Mountains to the east and the West Mesa to the west, with vehicle emissions from I-25 and I-40 the primary local source at this high-altitude desert city. Windblown dust from the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert contributes PM10 episodes, while summer ozone formation at 1,600 metres elevation adds a warm-season concern.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Poor
60.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
39.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
60.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
23.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
54.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
54.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Albuquerque right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Albuquerque is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 60.7/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 60.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Albuquerque?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Albuquerque will be better than today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 54.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern: winter is generally the cleanest season, with cooler temperatures and less dust in the air, but intense summer heat combines with occasional dust events to create the year's worst episodes. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.
Are air quality levels in Albuquerque based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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