Worst air pollution Menlo Park Tucson - Tucson, today and tomorrow

Today (15 July): Air quality in Menlo Park Tucson is fair. AQI, PM2.5, PM10, and O3 are fair; NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 39.9/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Menlo Park Tucson is fair. PM2.5 decreases to good; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 27.5/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Tucson's Menlo Park air quality reflects the historic West Side residential neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on the surrounding arterials and the nearby I-10 expressway contributing elevated diesel NOₓ. The expressway's proximity and the surrounding West Tucson industrial legacy maintain moderate to above-average readings, while the flat terrain allows some dispersal and the community's residential character coexists with the significant expressway air quality influence throughout the year.

Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

39.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

39.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.5/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

5.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.8/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00

AQI:

Fair

27.5/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

15.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

24.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

2.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

27.5/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

6.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

0.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

3.8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Menlo Park Tucson right now?

On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Menlo Park Tucson is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 39.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (PM10: 39.9/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Menlo Park Tucson?

On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Menlo Park Tucson will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 27.5/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 27.5/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Menlo Park Tucson?

This neighborhood in Tucson sees air quality shift through the year. In short, the cooler winter months typically bring the cleanest air of the year, 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 Menlo Park Tucson 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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