What is the air quality in Carlsbad today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Carlsbad is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Carlsbad right now?

The current temperature in Carlsbad is 20.7°C (feels like 20.7°C). Humidity is 21.9% and wind speed is 36.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Carlsbad?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Carlsbad, United States

Clear

20.7°C · 21.9% humidity

20.7°

Feels 20.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

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Carlsbad's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

21.9%

Humidity

36.0 km/h

Wind ESE

1026.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

4.2 µg/m³

PM10▲

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Carlsbad?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

39h · 2 stations

PM2.54.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

4.2

Median

4.2

Average

1.0

Low

7.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: +2.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Carlsbad?

10-20

24.6° 11.2°

10-21

27.2° 14.2°

10-22

22.8° 14.7°

10-23

18.5° 10.9°

0.69 mm

10-24

24.6° 16.6°

0.38 mm

10-25

24.0° 16.8°

10-26

22.6° 13.7°

1.37 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 2.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Carlsbad?

Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA

5.5 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA

5.5 km PM2.5: 1.0 µg/m³

Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA

5.5 km PM2.5: 1.4 µg/m³

Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA

5.5 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Carlsbad?

27 Hobbs 34 Roswell 27 Alamogordo 25 West Odessa 25 Odessa 36 Horizon City 43 Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia 35 Socorro 30 Ciudad Juárez 27 El Paso

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-20T20:57 UTC.