Bernalillo, New Mexico Air Quality
Bernalillo County, New Mexico (NM)
↑ Worseningover 10 years
10-Year AQI Trend
The solid line shows the median AQI each year. The dashed line shows the 90th percentile (worst 10% of days). Air quality in this area has been declining over the past decade.
Air Quality Day Breakdown
Number of days per year in each EPA AQI category. Green = Good (AQI 0-50), Yellow = Moderate (51-100), Orange = Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Red = Unhealthy or worse (151+).
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Median AQI | 90th Pct | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate | Unhealthy+ | Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 84 | 207 | 97 | 264 | 4 | Ozone |
| 2022 | 63 | 97 | 825 | 81 | 251 | 33 | Ozone |
| 2021 | 63 | 92 | 171 | 60 | 284 | 21 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 57 | 78 | 214 | 105 | 252 | 9 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 55 | 77 | 108 | 134 | 227 | 4 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 57 | 90 | 165 | 137 | 209 | 19 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 53 | 78 | 119 | 145 | 216 | 4 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 52 | 73 | 143 | 170 | 193 | 3 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 51 | 74 | 108 | 166 | 195 | 4 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 52 | 74 | 105 | 156 | 208 | 1 | Ozone |
What This Means for Bernalillo County Residents
Bernalillo, New Mexico has received an Air Quality Grade of D (41/100) based on a decade of EPA monitoring data. The current median AQI of 59 falls in the "Moderate" range.
Concerning trends show air quality has been declining, with the median AQI rising by 7 points over the monitoring period. This could be driven by increased development, wildfire smoke, or industrial activity.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Ground-Level Ozone. Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 14 unhealthy air quality days per year — days when sensitive groups (children, elderly, those with respiratory conditions) should limit outdoor activity.