Carlsbad air quality · New Mexico, United States
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US AQI 17 (Good) in Carlsbad, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: NO₂.
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Pollutants in Carlsbad
- Ozone7AQI
- NO₂17AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Carlsbad (Carlsbad).
Is it safe outside in Carlsbad right now?
Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk.
Walking and commuting
Go aheadEnjoy it.
Running and jogging
Go aheadA great time to run outdoors.
Cycling
Go aheadRide freely.
Children playing outside
Go aheadNo limits.
Older adults and heart or lung conditions
Go aheadNo limits.
Open windows
Go aheadAir out your home.
Mask outdoors
Not neededNot needed.
Air purifier indoors
Not neededNot needed.
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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Carlsbad air quality history
Daily average, 36 days- 35average daily US AQI over 36 days
- 52worst day, 28 September
- 17cleanest day, 14 October
- 0days at Unhealthy or worse
The last 7 days averaged 25, better than the week before (32). 35 of the last 36 days were Good.
Weather in Carlsbad
No active National Weather Service alerts for Carlsbad.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Sunny | 81°F | 55°F | 4% |
| Tue 20 | Sunny | 82°F | 57°F | 0% |
| Wed 21 | Mostly Sunny | 86°F | 61°F | 0% |
| Thu 22 | Partly Sunny | 86°F | 63°F | 16% |
| Fri 23 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 84°F | 61°F | 61% |
| Sat 24 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82°F | 59°F | 41% |
| Sun 25 | Chance Rain Showers | 75°F | 57°F | 48% |
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Carlsbad air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Carlsbad right now?
The US AQI in Carlsbad is 17 (Good). The main pollutant is NO₂.
Is it safe to go outside in Carlsbad today?
A great time to be outside. Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk. For runners: A great time to run outdoors.
How has air quality in Carlsbad been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Carlsbad averaged US AQI 35. The worst day was 28 September at 52; the cleanest was 14 October at 17. 0 days were at Unhealthy or worse.
Where does Carlsbad'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.