Worst air pollution North Valley - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in North Valley is fair. PM2.5, PM10, and PM1 are fair; AQI, NO2, and O3 are medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 41.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in North Valley is fair. PM10 decreases to good; NO2 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Albuquerque's North Valley air quality reflects the historic agricultural Rio Grande floodplain corridor, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding Rio Grande Boulevard and the agricultural operations contributing elevated dust and ammonia alongside primary vehicle sources. The Rio Grande floodplain generally allows reasonable dispersal, while windblown high desert dust from surrounding New Mexico terrain and the agricultural character represent the most distinctive local air quality contributions throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Medium
41.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
29.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
41.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
22.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Medium
43.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
37.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.5/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in North Valley right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in North Valley is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 29.4/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 41.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in North Valley?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in North Valley will be similar to today, with NO2 forecast at fair at 37.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in North Valley?
Seasonal changes shape air quality at North Valley much as they do across Albuquerque, as the calmest, cleanest stretch usually falls between late autumn and early spring; by contrast, summer heat drives ozone formation, and blowing dust from spring winds can push particulate levels up abruptly. 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 North Valley 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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