Worst air pollution Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Albuquerque is fair. PM2.5 and SO2 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Albuquerque is fair. PM10 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 47.2/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Medium
57.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
47.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
21.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
18.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
47.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
47.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Albuquerque right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Albuquerque is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 22.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Albuquerque?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Albuquerque will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 47.2/100).
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.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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