What is the air quality in Rio Rancho today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Rio Rancho is 21 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.08 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Rio Rancho right now?

The current temperature in Rio Rancho is 32.0°C (feels like 32.0°C). Humidity is 25.3% and wind speed is 28.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Rio Rancho?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 24.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Rio Rancho, United States

Clear

32.0°C · 25.3% humidity

32.0°

Feels 32.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

5 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 8am

21 11am

24 2pm

24 5pm

24 8pm

25 11pm

25 2am

25 5am

Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 5 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.

25.3%

Humidity

28.9 km/h

Wind ESE

1008.9 hPa

Pressure

24.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.08 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Rio Rancho?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 5 stations

PM2.55.08 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX24.9

Extreme

Station readings (5 stations within 25 km)

5.08

Median

5.12

Average

3.44

Low

7.43

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +0.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Rio Rancho?

07-21

33.4° 22.1°

1.06 mm

07-22

29.7° 20.8°

1.25 mm

07-23

29.2° 17.9°

8.63 mm

07-24

30.6° 22.6°

2.56 mm

07-25

30.9° 22.3°

0.94 mm

07-26

31.5° 24.8°

0.81 mm

07-27

33.4° 20.2°

2.75 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Rio Rancho?

Del Norte, New Mexico, USA

13.1 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

Del Norte, New Mexico, USA

13.1 km PM2.5: 18.3 µg/m³

Tramway, New Mexico, USA

15.2 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Health Equity Council #1 Wilson MS Wildcat Blooms Garden

18.6 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

Health Equity Council #4, Loma Linda Community Center

19.4 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Health Equity Council #5, Le Jardin Verde

19.5 km PM2.5: 5.1 µg/m³

Health Equity Council #2 (First Nations Health & Wellness)

19.6 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Health Council #3 East Central Ministries

20.2 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

South Valley, New Mexico, USA

23.9 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Rio Rancho?

25 Enchanted Hills 18 Albuquerque 20 South Valley 21 Los Lunas 24 Santa Fe 26 Gallup 26 Durango 24 Alamogordo 25 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 2026-07-21T17:14 UTC.