Worst air pollution Guadalupe Mountains, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Guadalupe Mountains is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.2/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Guadalupe Mountains is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 23.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Guadalupe Mountains National Park's air quality benefits from the remote West Texas and New Mexico high desert mountain position at up to 2,667 metres, with consistent Trans-Pecos and Rocky Mountain winds providing outstanding natural ventilation. The extraordinary remote wilderness and the elevated position generally maintain excellent conditions with outstanding visibility, while wildfire smoke from surrounding mountains is an increasingly frequent seasonal concern and windblown desert dust contributes PM10 throughout the year.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
23.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
23.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
12.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
19.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
23.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.7/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Guadalupe Mountains right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Guadalupe Mountains is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 23.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 23.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Guadalupe Mountains?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Guadalupe Mountains will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 23.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 23.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Guadalupe Mountains?
Guadalupe Mountains National Park experiences the same seasonal air quality swings as the rest of Guadalupe Mountains. Typically, the mildest, cleanest stretch typically falls in spring or autumn, while 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 Guadalupe Mountains 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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