International District, Albuquerque Air Quality Forecast - Today, Tomorrow
Air Quality Today
Today (10 October): Air quality in International District is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5 and O3 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 63.6/100).
Air Quality Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026): Air quality in International District is very poor. AQI worsens to very poor; NO2 increases to very poor; O3 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 91.5/100).
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Today - 10 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Poor | 63.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 21.1/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 18.1/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Poor | 63.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Fair | 38.2/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 1.5/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 1.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 7.3/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Very poor | 91.5/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 27.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 18.8/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Very poor | 91.5/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Moderate | 48.4/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 2.6/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 2.7/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 12.4/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around this part of Albuquerque, dense development means road traffic is the main local source of nitrogen dioxide and fine particles. Its setting in a valley at around 1,620 m, ringed by mountains, means cold air and pollution can get trapped close to the ground during calm spells. In cold weather, wood burning and other home heating become a noticeable source of fine particles.
From November to March, inversions at around 2°C often hold a winter haze of smoke and particles over the valley. From June to September, strong sunshine and temperatures around 27°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. April is usually the windiest month, averaging about 15 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality in New Mexico
Is air quality bad in International District right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall air quality in International District is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.6/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 63.6/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in International District?
On 11 October 2026, air quality conditions in International District will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at very poor at 91.5/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 PM (NO2: 91.5/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in International District?
From November to March, inversions at around 2°C often hold a winter haze of smoke and particles over the valley. From June to September, strong sunshine and temperatures around 27°C drive ozone formation, with levels peaking in the afternoon. April is usually the windiest month, averaging about 15 km/h, which helps keep the air clean.
Are air quality levels in International District 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 air quality scores represent risk levels, not direct air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |