Worst air pollution Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Amarillo, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Palo Duro Canyon State Park is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 32.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Palo Duro Canyon State Park is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; PM10 decreases to good; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 30.8/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
32.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
23.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
30.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
21.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
17.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.7/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Palo Duro Canyon State Park right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Palo Duro Canyon State Park is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 32.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Palo Duro Canyon State Park?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Palo Duro Canyon State Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 30.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 30.8/100).
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.
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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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