CO · 16 reporting areas
Colorado air quality today
AirNow lists 16 reporting areas in Colorado; 15 have a current hourly AQI. The highest current reading is AQI 68 (Moderate, PM2.5). Preliminary EPA AirNow data; latest reading Oct 28, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT.
All Colorado areas
| Area | AQI now | Main pollutant | As of (local) | Today's forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley | 68Moderate | PM2.5 | 1:00 AM MDT | Moderate |
| Fort Collins | 58Moderate | PM2.5 | 1:00 AM MDT | Moderate |
| Denver-Boulder | 52Moderate | PM2.5 | 1:00 AM MDT | Moderate |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 46Good | Ozone | 1:00 AM MDT | — |
| Grand Junction | 39Good | Ozone | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| Aspen | 37Good | PM2.5 | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| Colorado Springs | 31Good | Ozone | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| Four Corners Area | 26Good | Ozone | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| Southern Ute Indian Reservation | 26Good | PM2.5 | 1:00 AM MDT | 50Good |
| Pueblo | 25Good | Ozone | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| San Luis Valley | 21Good | PM2.5 | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| Lamar | 19Good | PM2.5 | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| Steamboat Springs | 16Good | PM2.5 | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| Colorado River Valley | 9Good | Ozone | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| Telluride | 7Good | PM2.5 | 1:00 AM MDT | Good |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | — | — | — | 49Good |
Source: U.S. EPA AirNow reporting area file, published Oct 28, 2026, 3:15 AM EDT. Areas without a number report a category only or have no current reading.
Reading this table
Each area's AQI is the highest of the pollutants its agency reports, usually ozone or fine particles (PM2.5). A reading of 101 or more is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Open an area to see its forecast, nearby monitor readings and health guidance, or see the AQI scale.
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