Worst air pollution Sam Hughes - Tucson, today and tomorrow
Today (20 September): Air quality in Sam Hughes is poor. AQI and PM10 are poor; PM2.5 is moderate; NO2, O3, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 63.5/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Sam Hughes is moderate. AQI improves to moderate; PM10 decreases to moderate; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM10: 47.4/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Tucson's Sam Hughes air quality reflects the historic University of Arizona-adjacent residential neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on Campbell Avenue and the surrounding residential and academic character contributing modest local sources. The neighbourhood's mature tree canopy provides natural filtration, while the Sonoran Desert basin creates periodic temperature inversions and the walkable residential character generally maintains Sam Hughes among Tucson's more pleasant inner residential environments throughout most of the year.
Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Poor
63.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
44.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Poor
63.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
0.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.6/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 02:00
AQI:
Moderate
47.4/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Moderate
40.8/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Moderate
47.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
14.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
15.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.4/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
2.2/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Sam Hughes right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Sam Hughes is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 63.5/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (PM10: 63.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Sam Hughes?
On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Sam Hughes will be better than today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 47.4/100. Pollution peaks around 2:00 AM (PM10: 47.4/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Sam Hughes?
This neighborhood in Tucson sees air quality shift through the year — winter typically brings a welcome break from both heat-driven ozone and blowing dust, whereas intense summer heat combines with occasional dust events to create the year's worst episodes. Monsoon storms in July and August can either clear the air with rain or stir up dust ahead of the storm front.
Are air quality levels in Sam Hughes 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: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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