Rio Rancho air quality · New Mexico, United States
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US AQI 60 (Moderate) in Rio Rancho, from 1 AirNow monitoring station. Main pollutant: PM2.5.
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Pollutants in Rio Rancho
- PM2.560AQI
- PM1055AQI
- Ozone35AQI
- NO₂21AQI
US values are per-pollutant AQI from the highest-reading monitor near Rio Rancho (South Valley).
Is it safe outside in Rio Rancho 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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Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho
No active National Weather Service alerts for Rio Rancho.
| Day | Forecast | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 19 | Partly Sunny | 73°F | 52°F | 54% |
| Tue 20 | Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 73°F | 54°F | 17% |
| Wed 21 | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms | 77°F | 55°F | 64% |
| Thu 22 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 73°F | 54°F | 91% |
| Fri 23 | Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 70°F | 46°F | 51% |
| Sat 24 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 66°F | 45°F | 27% |
| Sun 25 | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 66°F | 46°F | 23% |
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Rio Rancho air quality: common questions
What is the AQI in Rio Rancho right now?
The US AQI in Rio Rancho is 60 (Moderate). The main pollutant is PM2.5.
Is it safe to go outside in Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho been recently?
Over the last 36 days with data, Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho'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.