Worst air pollution Marfa Lights Viewing Area - Marfa, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Marfa Lights Viewing Area 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 Lights Viewing Area 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's Lights Viewing Area air quality benefits from the exceptional remote West Texas high desert position at 1,400 metres, with consistent Chihuahuan Desert and Trans-Pecos winds providing outstanding natural ventilation. The extraordinary remote wilderness setting and the minimal vehicle traffic generally maintain among Texas' cleanest atmospheric conditions, while windblown desert dust contributes PM10 during dry windy periods and the remote location otherwise maintains excellent conditions for atmospheric phenomena observation throughout the year.
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 Lights Viewing Area right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Marfa Lights Viewing Area 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 Lights Viewing Area?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Marfa Lights Viewing Area 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 Lights Viewing Area?
Marfa Lights Viewing Area follows Marfa's typical seasonal air quality pattern, as the mildest, cleanest stretch typically falls in spring or autumn; by contrast, long, hot summers bring the highest ozone risk, especially across the major urban corridors. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.
Are air quality levels in Marfa Lights Viewing Area 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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