Air Quality in Bernalillo, New Mexico

61
Median AQI (2024)
443
Max AQI (2024)
↑ worsening
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
100
Good Days (2024)
9
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 61 44310023333 21282
2023 59 207972644 19388
2022 63 8258125133 164144
2021 63 1716028421 147118
2020 57 2141052529 169132
2019 55 1081342274 218110
2018 57 16513720919 223103
2017 53 1191452164 23473
2016 52 1431701933 210108
2015 51 1081661954 23695

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 47 GoodPM10
Dec 29, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 28, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 66 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 90 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 95 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 21, 2024 75 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 87 ModeratePM10
Dec 19, 2024 92 ModeratePM10
Dec 18, 2024 77 ModeratePM10
Dec 17, 2024 89 ModeratePM10
Dec 16, 2024 83 ModeratePM10
Dec 15, 2024 76 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 67 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 13, 2024 78 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 88 ModeratePM10
Dec 11, 2024 65 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 40 GoodPM10
Dec 9, 2024 68 ModeratePM10
Dec 8, 2024 79 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 7, 2024 68 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 63 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 76 ModeratePM10
Dec 3, 2024 71 ModeratePM10
Dec 2, 2024 93 ModeratePM10
Dec 1, 2024 77 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 68 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 28, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 40 GoodPM10
Nov 26, 2024 57 ModeratePM10
Nov 25, 2024 70 ModeratePM10
Nov 24, 2024 166 UnhealthyPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 72 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 22, 2024 69 ModeratePM10
Nov 21, 2024 73 ModeratePM10
Nov 20, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 46 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 40 GoodPM2.5
Nov 16, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 15, 2024 63 ModeratePM10
Nov 14, 2024 85 ModeratePM10
Nov 13, 2024 52 ModeratePM10
Nov 12, 2024 60 ModeratePM10
Nov 11, 2024 65 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 64 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 60 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Nov 4, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 1, 2024 65 ModeratePM10
Oct 31, 2024 67 ModeratePM10
Oct 30, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2024 67 ModeratePM10
Oct 28, 2024 62 ModeratePM10
Oct 27, 2024 61 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 26, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 55 ModeratePM10
Oct 24, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 23, 2024 56 ModeratePM10
Oct 22, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 21, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 173 UnhealthyPM10
Oct 17, 2024 100 ModeratePM10
Oct 16, 2024 64 ModeratePM10
Oct 15, 2024 159 UnhealthyPM10
Oct 14, 2024 73 ModeratePM10
Oct 13, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 12, 2024 61 ModerateOzone
Oct 11, 2024 61 ModeratePM10
Oct 10, 2024 63 ModeratePM10
Oct 9, 2024 64 ModeratePM10
Oct 8, 2024 63 ModeratePM10
Oct 7, 2024 77 ModerateOzone
Oct 6, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 5, 2024 84 ModerateOzone
Oct 4, 2024 79 ModeratePM10
Oct 3, 2024 119 Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsPM10

Monitoring Stations

10608 MONTGOMERY NE ALBUQUERQUE NM
Albuquerque
Est. 1980-10-01
35.1295, -106.5095
DEL NORTE HIGH SCHOOL
Albuquerque
Est. 1986-01-01
35.1343, -106.5852
Foothills
Albuquerque
Est. 1980-01-01
35.1852, -106.5082
ISLETA ELDERLY CENTER
Not in a City
Est. 2000-01-01
34.9031, -106.7006
ISLETA PUEBLO PM2.5
Not in a City
Est. 2003-01-01
34.9031, -106.7000
JEFFERSON
Albuquerque
Est. 1999-07-01
35.1443, -106.6047
NORTH VALLEY
North Valley
Est. 1980-01-01
35.1932, -106.6138
SOUTH VALLEY
South Valley
Est. 2002-03-22
35.0171, -106.6574
San Jose
Albuquerque
Est. 2022-01-01
35.0636, -106.6475

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Bernalillo, New Mexico?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Bernalillo has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 61, which is classified as "Moderate." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been worsening.

Is Bernalillo a good place to live for air quality?

Bernalillo has a 10-year average median AQI of 57. In 2024, there were 100 days with "Good" air quality and 33 days with unhealthy conditions. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

What pollutants affect Bernalillo the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Bernalillo is Ozone. This is monitored by 9 active EPA stations in the county. Other pollutants tracked include ozone, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

How many air quality monitoring stations are in Bernalillo?

There are 9 active EPA monitoring stations in Bernalillo, New Mexico. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.