Worst air pollution Taos, today and tomorrow
Today (30 August): Air quality in Taos 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: 54.1/100).
Tomorrow (31 August 2026): Air quality in Taos is poor. AQI worsens to poor; PM10 decreases to fair; NO2 increases to poor; PM1 increases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 60.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Taos experiences air quality conditions shaped chiefly by high, dry mountain air, and generally clear skies, though spring winds can raise dust. Most days bring generally favorable conditions here, with occasional exceptions tied to shifting weather patterns. Local topography and prevailing winds both play a role in how quickly conditions change.
Today - 30 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Moderate
54.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
42.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Moderate
54.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
40.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
26.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 31 August | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
60.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
48.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
39.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
60.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Moderate
41.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.4/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Moderate
44.7/100
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View pollen forecastFrequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Taos right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall air quality in Taos is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 54.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 54.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Taos?
On 31 August 2026, air quality conditions in Taos will be worse than today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 60.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Taos?
Like most US cities, Taos sees air quality shift from season to season — winter is generally the cleanest season, with cooler temperatures and less dust in the air, whereas spring dust storms and summer ozone together make March through September the toughest stretch. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.
Are air quality levels in Taos 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 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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