Worst air pollution Petroglyph National Monument - Albuquerque, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Petroglyph National Monument is fair. PM10 is fair; AQI and O3 are medium; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Petroglyph National Monument is medium. PM10 decreases to good; 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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As a volcanic escarpment covered in desert scrub on the city's West Mesa, Petroglyph National Monument experiences air quality conditions similar to the rest of Albuquerque, following the same broader regional pattern. Any local variation tends to be minor compared with the seasonal swings seen across the wider city.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Medium

41.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

17.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

20.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

15.1/100

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):

Good

16.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

43.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.6/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

16.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Petroglyph National Monument right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Petroglyph National Monument is fair. PM10 is the main pollutant at 20.7/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 41.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Petroglyph National Monument?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Petroglyph National Monument will be better than today, with AQI forecast at medium at 43.1/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 43.1/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Petroglyph National Monument?

Air quality at Petroglyph National Monument shifts across the year. In short, winter is generally the cleanest season, with cooler temperatures and less dust in the air, whereas spring dust storms and summer ozone together make March through September the toughest stretch. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.

Are air quality levels in Petroglyph National Monument 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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