AQI

El Paso Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
43(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :4.2µg/m³
PM10 :10.7µg/m³
Good
Moderate
Poor
Unhealthy
Severe
Hazardous
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Primary Air Pollutants El Paso (Colorado)

PM2.54µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM1011µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂0µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO110µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂1µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃104µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast El Paso (Colorado)

Now19°
Overcast
19:0019°
Partly cloudy
20:0018°
Overcast
21:0016°
Overcast
22:0014°
Clear sky
23:0013°
Clear sky
00:0012°
Clear sky
01:0011°
Clear sky
02:0010°
Clear sky
03:0010°
Clear sky
04:009°
Mostly clear
05:009°
Mostly clear
06:008°
Overcast
07:0011°
Overcast
08:0015°
Partly cloudy
09:0019°
Clear sky
10:0022°
Clear sky
11:0024°
Clear sky
12:0027°
Clear sky
13:0029°
Mostly clear
14:0028°
Overcast
15:0023°
Moderate rain
16:0026°
Overcast
17:0027°
Partly cloudy

Health Recommendations for El Paso Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 43

Good
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable

UV Index

1.05

Low

Safe to be outside. Minimal UV risk.

Wind

7.2 km/h

Light breeze — leaves rustling gently.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data El Paso (Colorado)

29
Min. AQIat 6:00 AM on 3rd Jun
45
Max. AQIat 8:00 PM on 3rd Jun
03-06-2026Time04-06-2026

United States Major Cities AQI Overview


Most Polluted Cities by AQI United States

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Poor3x above Standard
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Moderate2x above Standard
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Moderate1x above Standard
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Moderate2x above Standard
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Last Updated: 03 Jun 2026, 22:43

Health Advice For People Living in El Paso

0.2
Cigarettes
per day
Weekly1.4 Cigarettes
Monthly6 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is equivalent to smoking 0.2 cigarettes a day.

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is calculated using the average PM2.5 concentration from the past 24 hours, assuming constant exposure throughout that period.
Solutions for El Paso Current AQI (US)
Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn Off
Car Filter
Car FilterAdvisable
N95 Mask
N95 MaskAdvisable
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorAdvisable
Must turn on the air purifier to enjoy fresh air.Get an Air Purifier

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

El Paso · Current air quality: Good · AQI 43

Low Trigger Risk

Headaches

Risk of Headaches symptoms is Low when AQI of El Paso is Good (0-50).

Common signs

Possible signs include: Pressure or tightness around the forehead and temples, Sensitivity to light or smell, Fatigue or difficulty concentrating.

Do’s :
  • Favor indoor, filtered indoor air when the AQI is worse.
  • Hydrate and take breaks from screens or bright light if you are migraine-prone.
  • If you Try prescribed migraine meds, Have them accessible.
Don’ts :
  • Do not do intense outdoor exercise during elevated AQI periods.
  • Avoid ignore worsening effects that feel unusual for you.

Disclaimer: The health risks mentioned above are precautionary recommendations based on current AQI levels. While you may not experience immediate effects, prolonged exposure to air pollution can lead to these health issues over time. This is not medical advice. Please consult a clinician if you experience severe, unusual, or worsening symptoms.

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Air Quality FAQs at El Paso, Colorado

The current real-time AQI (US) level in El Paso, Colorado is 43 (Good). This was last updated recently.

The best AQI (US) level was generally lower during the early afternoon in the last 24 hours.

The worst AQI (US) level typically peaks during early morning or late evening hours due to temperature inversion.

The AQI (US) levels in El Paso, Colorado have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Current AQI (US) levels are good for everyone. It's advised to adjust your outdoor activities based on personal sensitivity.