Worst air pollution Ruidoso, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Ruidoso is fair. O3 and SO2 are fair; AQI, PM2.5, and PM10 are medium; NO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 48.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Ruidoso is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; SO2 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 44.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Ruidoso's air quality is shaped largely by high mountain forest air; generally excellent, though nearby wildfires can bring smoke. These factors combine to give Ruidoso a fairly typical seasonal air quality pattern for this part of the country. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
48.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
40.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
48.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
28.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
26.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.8/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Medium
44.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
36.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
44.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.4/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
8.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.0/100
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Is air quality bad in Ruidoso right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Ruidoso is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 28.9/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 48.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Ruidoso?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Ruidoso will be similar to today, with PM2.5 forecast at fair at 36.6/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM10: 44.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Ruidoso?
Seasonal changes shape air quality across Ruidoso: winter is generally the cleanest season, with cooler temperatures and less dust in the air, but spring winds can kick up sudden dust storms that spike particulate levels sharply for a day or two. Monsoon storms in July and August can either clear the air with rain or stir up dust ahead of the storm front.
Are air quality levels in Ruidoso 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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