Worst air pollution Red Rock State Park - Sedona, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Red Rock State Park is fair. PM2.5 and O3 are fair; AQI and PM10 are medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM10: 41.8/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Red Rock State Park is fair. PM10 increases to fair; NO2 increases to medium; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 40.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Sedona's Red Rock State Park air quality benefits from the elevated Arizona Verde Valley position at 1,200 metres, with the dramatic red rock canyon and mesa topography creating distinctive local wind patterns. The surrounding Coconino National Forest provides natural filtration, while vehicle traffic on AZ-89A and concentrated tourism contribute modest local sources and the extraordinary red rock landscape's iron oxide mineral dust can contribute distinctive local PM10, with summer wildfire smoke as the primary seasonal concern throughout the year.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 15:00
AQI:
Medium
41.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
34.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Medium
41.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
9.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
5.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
8.3/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 17:00
AQI:
Medium
40.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
25.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
38.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Medium
40.9/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
11.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.4/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
20.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Red Rock State Park right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Red Rock State Park is fair. O3 is the main pollutant at 34.3/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 PM (PM10: 41.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Red Rock State Park?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Red Rock State Park will be similar to today, with PM10 forecast at fair at 38.3/100. Pollution peaks around 5:00 PM (NO2: 40.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Red Rock State Park?
Red Rock State Park follows Sedona's typical seasonal air quality pattern, as the cooler winter months typically bring the cleanest air of the year; by contrast, summer heat drives ozone formation, and blowing dust from spring winds can push particulate levels up abruptly. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.
Are air quality levels in Red Rock State Park 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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