AQI

El Paso Air Quality Index & Realtime Air Pollution

Live AQI
22(AQI-US)
Air Quality is
Good
PM2.5 :5.3µg/m³
PM10 :7.1µg/m³
Good
Moderate
Poor
Unhealthy
Severe
Hazardous
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Primary Air Pollutants El Paso (Texas)

PM2.55µg/m³
PM2.5
Fine particles
PM107µg/m³
PM10
Coarse particles
SO₂1µg/m³
SO₂
Sulphur dioxide
CO152µg/m³
CO
Carbon monoxide
NO₂1µg/m³
NO₂
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃97µg/m³
O₃
Ozone

Hourly forecast El Paso (Texas)

Now21°
Slight rain
18:0021°
Dense drizzle
19:0022°
Overcast
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Overcast
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Overcast
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Overcast
00:0022°
Overcast
01:0022°
Overcast
02:0022°
Overcast
03:0021°
Partly cloudy
04:0021°
Overcast
05:0021°
Overcast
06:0020°
Partly cloudy
07:0021°
Mostly clear
08:0022°
Clear sky
09:0024°
Clear sky
10:0025°
Overcast
11:0028°
Overcast
12:0031°
Mostly clear
13:0033°
Overcast
14:0034°
Clear sky
15:0035°
Clear sky
16:0035°
Mostly clear

Health Recommendations for El Paso Residents

Based on current air quality: Good · AQI 22

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

UV Index

3.15

Moderate

Use protection if you’re out for extended periods.

Wind

40.3 km/h

Strong wind — secure loose items outside.

AQI Graph

Historical AQI Data El Paso (Texas)

22
Min. AQIat 5:00 PM on 20th Jul
53
Max. AQIat 9:00 PM on 19th Jul
19-07-2026Time20-07-2026

United States Major Cities AQI Overview


Most Polluted Cities by AQI United States

Last Updated: 20 Jul 2026, 15:01

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 22

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, Texas

The current real-time AQI (US) level in El Paso, Texas is 22 (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, Texas 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.