AQD | Nogales Forecast

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Updated On: 5/17/2024 - 8:17 AM
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Friday Forecast:


PM10

31 AQI
24-hr Avg: 33 µg/m3

PM2.5

34 AQI
24-hr Avg: 6.2 µg/m3

Saturday Forecast:


PM10

30 AQI
24-hr Avg: 32 µg/m3

PM2.5

29 AQI
24-hr Avg: 5.3 µg/m3

Sunday Forecast:


PM10

29 AQI
24-hr Avg: 31 µg/m3

PM2.5

30 AQI
24-hr Avg: 5.4 µg/m3

Monday Forecast:


PM10

27 AQI
24-hr Avg: 29 µg/m3

PM2.5

27 AQI
24-hr Avg: 4.8 µg/m3

Tuesday Forecast:


PM10

26 AQI
24-hr Avg: 28 µg/m3

PM2.5

26 AQI
24-hr Avg: 4.7 µg/m3

Air Quality By Pollutant:

Pollutant
Friday
5/17/2024
Saturday
5/18/2024
Sunday
5/19/2024
Monday
5/20/2024
Tuesday
5/21/2024
PM10
31
30
29
27
26
PM2.5
34
29
30
27
26
Pollutant
FRI
SAT
SUN
MON
TUE
PM10
31
30
29
27
26
PM2.5
34
29
30
27
26
O3 = Ozone, PM10 = Particles ≤ 10 microns, PM2.5 = Particles ≤ 2.5 microns


Forecast Discussion:

High pressure will move overhead today (Friday), resulting in the lightest winds of the period for Nogales, as well as a warm-up. Saturday will be the warmest day of the period, with highs in the mid-90s. Nevertheless, the weather pattern will return to an active mode later Saturday, and remain so through at least Tuesday. Low-pressure disturbances and waves in the region will result in a mild cooling trend, as well as support breezy afternoons. Right now, Monday is looking to be the windiest day, with winds forecast out of the west and up to 20+ mph, along with higher gusts.

Air quality-wise, both PM10 (dust) and PM2.5 (smoke) will remain in the Good AQI category each day this week. Locally elevated PM10.PM2.5 will be possible in the morning/evenings, but daytime winds and warmer temperatures will help to disperse both pollutants.

Check back on Monday morning for the next Nogales air quality forecast!

- M. Graves
ADEQ Meteorologist