Worst air pollution Taos, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Taos is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM10, O3, and SO2 are fair; PM2.5 and PM1 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 63.1/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Taos is poor. SO2 decreases to medium; PM1 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 60.6/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 00:00
AQI:
Poor
63.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
44.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
29.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
63.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Fair
30.7/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.2/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Medium
40.5/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Poor
60.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Medium
42.4/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
21.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Poor
60.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Medium
41.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
33.5/100
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Is air quality bad in Taos right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Taos is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.1/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 AM (NO2: 63.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Taos?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Taos will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 60.6/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 60.6/100).
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.
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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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