Worst air pollution International District - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in International District 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 International District 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: 48.2/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Medium
57.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
22.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.0/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
48.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
22.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
48.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
48.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in International District right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in International District is fair. PM2.5 is the main pollutant at 22.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in International District?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in International District will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 48.2/100).
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.
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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