Worst air pollution EDo (East Downtown) - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow

Today (9 August): Air quality in EDo (East Downtown) is fair. PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; PM10, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in EDo (East Downtown) is fair. PM10 increases to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 50.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Albuquerque's EDo (East Downtown) air quality reflects the emerging arts and residential district, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Central Avenue corridor and the rapidly developing mixed-use character contributing local sources. The Rio Grande valley's partial enclosure creates temperature inversions, while the neighbourhood's increasing walkability and the arts character generally maintain moderate Albuquerque metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.

Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Medium

57.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

23.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

18.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

50.7/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

57.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

24.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.0/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

20.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Medium

50.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

26.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

25.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Medium

50.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.8/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

20.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

21.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in EDo (East Downtown) right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in EDo (East Downtown) is fair. SO2 is the main pollutant at 24.5/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in EDo (East Downtown)?

On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in EDo (East Downtown) will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 50.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in EDo (East Downtown)?

Air quality at EDo (East Downtown) shifts across the year: the calmest, cleanest stretch usually falls between late autumn and early spring, but spring winds can kick up sudden dust storms that spike particulate levels sharply for a day or two. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.

Are air quality levels in EDo (East Downtown) 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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