Worst air pollution Capulin Volcano, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Capulin Volcano is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.5/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Capulin Volcano is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Capulin Volcano National Monument's air quality benefits from the remote New Mexico volcanic cinder cone summit position at 2,494 metres, with consistent Rocky Mountain and high plains winds providing outstanding natural ventilation at the summit. Vehicle traffic on the spiral summit road contributes modest seasonal sources, while the elevated volcanic peak position above most regional pollution sources and the remote high plains setting generally maintain excellent conditions at this extraordinary geological landmark throughout most of the year.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
37.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
13.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
5.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
36.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
12.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
2.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
12.1/100
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Is air quality bad in Capulin Volcano right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Capulin Volcano is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Capulin Volcano?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Capulin Volcano will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Capulin Volcano?
Air quality around Capulin Volcano National Monument changes with the seasons. Typically, winter typically brings a welcome break from both heat-driven ozone and blowing dust, while spring winds can kick up sudden dust storms that spike particulate levels sharply for a day or two. 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 Capulin Volcano 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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