Worst air pollution Sabino Canyon - Tucson, today and tomorrow
Today (15 July): Air quality in Sabino Canyon is fair. AQI, PM10, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 27.1/100).
Tomorrow (16 July 2026): Air quality in Sabino Canyon is fair. PM10 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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Sabino Canyon, a rocky desert canyon with a perennial creek and riparian cottonwoods in the Santa Catalina foothills, generally reflects Tucson's citywide air quality pattern, shaped by the same regional factors that affect the rest of the area. As with most sublevel sites, the broader city trend is the best guide to typical conditions here.
Today - 15 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
27.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Fair
24.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.7/100
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
8.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
27.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sabino Canyon right now?
On 15 July 2026, overall air quality in Sabino Canyon is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 27.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 27.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sabino Canyon?
On 16 July 2026, air quality conditions in Sabino Canyon 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 Sabino Canyon?
Sabino Canyon follows Tucson's typical seasonal air quality pattern — the cooler winter months typically bring the cleanest air of the year, whereas spring winds can kick up sudden dust storms that spike particulate levels sharply for a day or two. Sudden haboob-style dust storms can appear with little warning during the spring wind season.
Are air quality levels in Sabino Canyon 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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