Worst air pollution Old Town Albuquerque - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Old Town Albuquerque 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: 53.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Old Town Albuquerque is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 48.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Albuquerque's Old Town air quality reflects the historic Spanish colonial plaza district, with vehicle traffic on Central Avenue and the concentrated tourism character contributing local sources. The Old Town's historic adobe architecture and the Rio Grande valley position create modest topographic variation, while the neighbourhood's relatively low vehicle density and the afternoon mesa winds generally maintain moderate Albuquerque metropolitan readings throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00
AQI:
Medium
53.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
35.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
53.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
41.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Medium
48.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
30.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
48.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Medium
43.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
14.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
28.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Old Town Albuquerque right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Old Town Albuquerque is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 35.3/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 53.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Old Town Albuquerque?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Old Town Albuquerque will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 30.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 48.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Old Town Albuquerque?
Old Town Albuquerque follows Albuquerque's typical seasonal air quality pattern — the cooler winter months typically bring the cleanest air of the year, whereas 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 Old Town 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.
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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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