Albuquerque air quality · New Mexico, United States
After rain, readings often drop sharply within an hour
US AQI 60 (Moderate) in Albuquerque, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
Updated
Pollutants in Albuquerque
- PM2.560AQI
- PM1055AQI
- Ozone35AQI
- NO₂21AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Albuquerque (South Valley).
Is it safe outside in Albuquerque right now?
Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Running and jogging
Take careFine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
Cycling
Go aheadFine for everyone.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits for most children.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Take careWatch for symptoms such as coughing or breathlessness.
Open windows
Go aheadFine to ventilate.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededOptional.
Based on the US EPA Air Quality Guide, applied to the current US AQI category. If you have symptoms, follow your doctor's advice.
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Albuquerque air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 43average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 60worst day, 9 October
- 29cleanest day, 29 September
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 47, better than the week before (55). 27 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Albuquerque
No active National Weather Service alerts for Albuquerque.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 75°F | 52°F | 52% |
| Tue 20 | Mostly Sunny | 77°F | 55°F | 14% |
| Wed 21 | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 79°F | 55°F | 60% |
| Thu 22 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 77°F | 54°F | 87% |
| Fri 23 | Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 72°F | 46°F | 48% |
| Sat 24 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 70°F | 45°F | 25% |
| Sun 25 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 70°F | 46°F | 24% |
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Albuquerque air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Albuquerque right now?
The US AQI in Albuquerque is 60 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Albuquerque today?
Fine for most people. Air quality is acceptable. People who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may feel effects with long or heavy exertion outdoors. For runners: Fine for most; unusually sensitive people should ease the pace.
How has air quality in Albuquerque been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Albuquerque averaged US AQI 43. The worst day was 9 October at 60; the cleanest was 29 September at 29. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Albuquerque's air quality data come from?
From US EPA AirNow, using 1 monitoring station in and around the city. Good Air does not estimate or adjust these readings.
Source: US EPA AirNow. Readings are published by the monitoring agency and may be revised.