Worst air pollution North Valley - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in North Valley is fair. NO2 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.7/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in North Valley is fair. AQI worsens to fair; O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.8/100). 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 - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Medium
57.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
16.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
57.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
13.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
38.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
29.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
14.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in North Valley right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in North Valley is fair. NO2 is the main pollutant at 29.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 57.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in North Valley?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in North Valley will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 38.8/100).
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.
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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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