Worst air pollution Terlingua, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Terlingua is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; O3 is fair; PM2.5 is medium; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 64.3/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Terlingua is fair. AQI improves to medium; PM10 decreases to medium; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 58.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Terlingua's air quality is shaped largely by high desert dryness; remote desert setting keeps air quality consistently excellent. Overall, Terlingua sees air quality that tracks fairly closely with typical conditions for its wider region. Checking current readings is still the best way to plan outdoor activity around Terlingua.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00

AQI:

Poor

64.3/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

50.6/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Poor

64.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

31.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

8.5/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

11.5/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Medium

58.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

51.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Medium

58.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

14.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.3/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

13.0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Terlingua right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Terlingua is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.3/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (PM10: 64.3/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Terlingua?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Terlingua will be better than today, with O3 forecast at fair at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (PM10: 58.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Terlingua?

Seasonal changes shape air quality across Terlingua — spring and autumn generally bring more moderate, cleaner conditions between the extremes of summer and winter cedar season, whereas the hottest summer months consistently bring the highest ozone risk statewide. Gulf Coast humidity and inland heat can each add their own seasonal pollution patterns.

Are air quality levels in Terlingua 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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