What is the air quality in Rio Rancho today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Rio Rancho is 30 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.17 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Rio Rancho right now?

The current temperature in Rio Rancho is 18.2°C (feels like 18.2°C). Humidity is 23.7% and wind speed is 2.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Rio Rancho?

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

Air Quality in Rio Rancho, United States

Clear

18.2°C · 23.7% humidity

18.2°

Feels 18.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Air Quality Index Trend

39h · 3 stn

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

23.7%

Humidity

2.1 km/h

Wind SSW

1025.5 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.17 µg/m³

PM10

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Rio Rancho?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

39h · 3 stations

PM2.57.17 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

7.17

Median

7.13

Average

7.0

Low

7.2

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.5 · Bias: -0.7

What is the 7-day forecast for Rio Rancho?

10-20

22.9° 10.8°

10-21

22.3° 10.2°

0.06 mm

10-22

19.0° 11.3°

10-23

11.9° 8.7°

2.0 mm

10-24

20.8° 15.9°

0.56 mm

10-25

18.6° 14.1°

0.06 mm

10-26

22.0° 12.6°

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Rio Rancho?

Del Norte, New Mexico, USA

13.1 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Del Norte, New Mexico, USA

13.1 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Tramway, New Mexico, USA

15.2 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Tramway, New Mexico, USA

15.2 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

South Valley, New Mexico, USA

23.9 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

South Valley, New Mexico, USA

23.9 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Rio Rancho?

30 Enchanted Hills 30 Albuquerque 29 South Valley 23 Los Lunas 17 Santa Fe 25 Gallup 25 Durango 27 Alamogordo 34 Roswell

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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 2026-10-20T20:05 UTC.