Worst air pollution Chihuahuita - El Paso, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Chihuahuita 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: 27.9/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Chihuahuita is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 28.0/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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El Paso's Chihuahuita air quality reflects the historic South El Paso neighbourhood adjacent to the US-Mexico border crossing, with vehicle traffic on the Bridge of the Americas international port of entry generating some of El Paso's highest concentrated diesel NOₓ and PM2.5 from border crossing freight vehicles. Cross-border industrial emissions from Ciudad Juárez add additional burden, while the flat Rio Grande valley's calm conditions can concentrate border crossing vehicle emissions under inversion episodes throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
27.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
26.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
4.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
28.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
17.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
25.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
4.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Chihuahuita right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Chihuahuita is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.9/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 27.9/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Chihuahuita?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Chihuahuita will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 28.0/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 28.0/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Chihuahuita?
Chihuahuita follows El Paso's typical seasonal air quality pattern — the cleanest air usually comes in the milder shoulder seasons of spring and autumn, whereas intense summer heat drives persistent ozone problems, particularly in and around the largest metro areas. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.
Are air quality levels in Chihuahuita 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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