Worst air pollution Marfa Lights Viewing Area - Marfa, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Marfa Lights Viewing Area is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are moderate; O3 is fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM2.5: 42.0/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Marfa Lights Viewing Area is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 46.2/100). 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 - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 22:00
AQI:
Moderate
42.0/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
42.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
40.6/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
13.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.9/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 07:00
AQI:
Moderate
46.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
42.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
46.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
22.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
3.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Marfa Lights Viewing Area right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Marfa Lights Viewing Area is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 42.0/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 PM (PM2.5: 42.0/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Marfa Lights Viewing Area?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Marfa Lights Viewing Area will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 46.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 46.2/100).
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.
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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