Worst air pollution Barelas - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Barelas is fair. PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 are fair; AQI and O3 are medium; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Barelas is fair. PM10 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Albuquerque's Barelas air quality reflects the historic South Valley neighbourhood adjacent to the Rio Grande, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding arterials and the nearby Rail Yards mixed-use development contributing local sources. The Rio Grande provides limited ventilation, while the Barelas' industrial legacy and the surrounding South Valley character maintain moderate to above-average Albuquerque metropolitan readings and windblown high desert dust contributes elevated PM10 during dry windy periods throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Medium
41.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
43.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.8/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Barelas right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Barelas is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 25.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Barelas?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Barelas will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 21.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Barelas?
Like the rest of Albuquerque, Barelas sees air quality change through the year — the calmest, cleanest stretch usually falls between late autumn and early spring, whereas summer heat drives ozone formation, and blowing dust from spring winds can push particulate levels up abruptly. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.
Are air quality levels in Barelas 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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