Worst air pollution Marfa, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Marfa is fair. O3 and SO2 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 47.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Marfa is fair. PM10 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Marfa experiences air quality conditions shaped chiefly by high desert dryness, and among the cleanest, clearest air in Texas. Day-to-day conditions in Marfa can still vary with local weather, wind direction, and time of year. As with most US destinations, conditions here are best understood by season rather than by a single yearly average.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Medium

47.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

42.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

47.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

29.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

37.9/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

12.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 22:00

AQI:

Medium

40.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

39.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.4/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

24.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Marfa right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Marfa is fair. SO2 is the main pollutant at 37.9/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 47.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Marfa?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Marfa will be similar to today, with PM10 forecast at fair at 39.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM2.5: 40.4/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Marfa?

Air quality in Marfa shifts across the year. Typically, the cleanest air usually comes in the milder shoulder seasons of spring and autumn, while intense summer heat drives persistent ozone problems, particularly in and around the largest metro areas. Dust from West Texas can occasionally drift across the state and add to particulate levels.

Are air quality levels in Marfa 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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