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Albuquerque

6 monitoring stations · readings from 45 to 64

Average AQI

60Moderate
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Overview

Air quality in Albuquerque

Air quality in Albuquerque is currently 60 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Albuquerque right now.

We aggregate 6 stations across Albuquerque. Individual stations range from 45 at the cleanest to 64 at the worst, so conditions vary across Albuquerque — the local figure matters more than the average.

Albuquerque breaks down into 6 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Mountain View is reading highest at 64 and North Albuquerque Acres lowest at 45.

Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.

What to do at moderate levels

1

Outdoor activity

Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.

2

Sensitive groups

Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.

3

Indoor air

Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.

Drill down

Stations in Albuquerque

At a glance

About Albuquerque

Coordinates

35.122, -106.600

Centroid of monitored stations

Stations

6

Reporting in this area

Spread

45 – 64

Cleanest to worst station reading

Questions

Albuquerque air quality, answered

  • Albuquerque is currently reading an AQI of 60, which is Moderate. It is the average across 6 reporting stations.

  • Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.

  • 60 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.

  • We currently aggregate 6 stations in Albuquerque, reading between 45 and 64.

  • Of the stations currently listed for Albuquerque, Mountain View is reading highest at 64 (Moderate).

  • Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this city, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.

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