Worst air pollution Pahrump, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Pahrump is moderate. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and O3 are moderate; SO2 and PM1 are fair; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 59.7/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Pahrump is moderate. PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 57.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Pahrump's air quality is shaped largely by dry Mojave Desert air; windy days can raise dust across the open desert valley. Overall, Pahrump sees air quality that tracks fairly closely with typical conditions for its wider region. Longer-term residents of Pahrump tend to plan outdoor activity around these predictable shifts.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
59.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
43.5/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
40.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
59.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
42.0/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
29.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Moderate
57.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
49.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
40.7/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
57.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
47.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
28.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
45.8/100
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Is air quality bad in Pahrump right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Pahrump is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 59.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 59.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Pahrump?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Pahrump will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 57.3/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 57.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Pahrump?
Pahrump experiences a distinct seasonal swing in air quality. Typically, winter is generally the cleanest season, with cooler temperatures and less dust in the air, while intense summer heat combines with occasional dust events to create the year's worst episodes. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.
Are air quality levels in Pahrump 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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