Worst air pollution Nob Hill Albuquerque - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Nob Hill Albuquerque 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 Nob Hill Albuquerque 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: 50.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Albuquerque's Nob Hill air quality reflects the historic Route 66 arts and dining corridor, with vehicle traffic on Central Avenue and the surrounding mixed residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Rio Grande valley's partial topographic enclosure creates temperature inversions, while the neighbourhood's walkable character and the consistent New Mexico afternoon winds 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
23.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
18.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
50.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
24.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
19.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
50.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
26.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
50.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
19.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Nob Hill Albuquerque right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Nob Hill Albuquerque is fair. SO2 is the main pollutant at 24.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Nob Hill Albuquerque?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Nob Hill Albuquerque will be similar to today, with O3 forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 50.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Nob Hill Albuquerque?
Like the rest of Albuquerque, Nob Hill Albuquerque sees air quality change through the year: the cooler winter months typically bring the cleanest air of the year, but 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 Nob Hill Albuquerque 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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