Lubbock vs Amarillo Air Quality Comparison
Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI
As of November 8, 2026, Lubbock, TX has cleaner air than Amarillo, TX — AQI 4 (Good) vs 20 (Good), a gap of 16 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Lubbock's reading is driven by PM2.5 and Amarillo's by O3.
Lubbock, TX
Good
Amarillo, TX
Good
Summary
Lubbock has 16 points better air quality
Lubbock has an AQI of 4 compared to 20
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