Worst air pollution International District - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in International District is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM2.5, SO2, and PM1 are fair; PM10 and O3 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 62.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in International District is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM10 increases to fair; NO2 decreases to medium; SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 55.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Albuquerque's International District air quality reflects the diverse inner Southeast Albuquerque neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on Central Avenue and the surrounding dense mixed residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Sandia Mountains to the east and the Kirtland AFB corridor contribute background emissions, while the Rio Grande valley inversion problem affects all valley communities and the International District generally maintains moderate to above-average Albuquerque metropolitan readings throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Poor
62.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
40.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
62.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
25.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
29.4/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
55.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
55.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
31.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in International District right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in International District is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 62.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 62.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in International District?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in International District will be better than today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 35.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 55.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in International District?
Like the rest of Albuquerque, International District sees air quality change through the year: the cooler winter months typically bring the cleanest air of the year, but spring dust storms and summer ozone together make March through September the toughest stretch. Monsoon storms in July and August can either clear the air with rain or stir up dust ahead of the storm front.
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.
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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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