Worst air pollution Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Amarillo, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Palo Duro Canyon State Park is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are moderate; NO2 and O3 are fair; SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 46.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Palo Duro Canyon State Park is moderate. NO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM2.5: 44.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park, a dramatic canyon of red rock and juniper south of the city, generally reflects Amarillo's citywide air quality pattern, shaped by the same regional factors that affect the rest of the area. Local traffic and immediate surroundings can shift day-to-day readings slightly from the citywide figure.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
46.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
43.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
25.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Moderate
44.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
40.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
18.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.5/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Palo Duro Canyon State Park right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Palo Duro Canyon State Park is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 46.0/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 46.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Palo Duro Canyon State Park?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Palo Duro Canyon State Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 44.6/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (PM2.5: 44.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Palo Duro Canyon State Park?
Conditions at Palo Duro Canyon State Park vary noticeably across the seasons — between summer heat and winter cedar season, spring and fall offer the most moderate conditions, whereas long, hot summers bring the highest ozone risk, especially across the major urban corridors. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.
Are air quality levels in Palo Duro Canyon State Park 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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