Worst air pollution Chaco Canyon, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Chaco Canyon is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, and O3 are moderate; PM10, SO2, and PM1 are fair; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 55.5/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Chaco Canyon is moderate. PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (NO2: 52.2/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Chaco Canyon National Historical Park's air quality benefits from the remote New Mexico high desert canyon position at 1,900 metres, with consistent desert plateau winds providing reliable ventilation across the extraordinary Ancestral Puebloan ruins. The remote wilderness setting and the elevated position generally maintain good conditions, while windblown desert dust contributes elevated PM10 and summer wildfire smoke is an increasingly frequent seasonal concern, otherwise maintaining excellent heritage site conditions throughout most of the year.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 14:00
AQI:
Moderate
55.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
55.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
41.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
22.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
25.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Moderate
52.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
47.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
30.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
52.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
41.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
25.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
45.3/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Chaco Canyon right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Chaco Canyon is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 55.5/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 PM (NO2: 55.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chaco Canyon?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Chaco Canyon will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 52.2/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (NO2: 52.2/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Chaco Canyon?
Like the rest of Chaco Canyon, Chaco Culture National Historical Park sees air quality change through the year. Typically, winter is generally the cleanest season, with cooler temperatures and less dust in the air, while intense summer heat combines with occasional dust events to create the year's worst episodes. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.
Are air quality levels in Chaco Canyon 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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