Denver
4 monitoring stations · readings from 48 to 54
Average AQI
Air quality in Denver
Air quality in Denver is currently 51 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Denver right now.
We aggregate 4 stations across Denver. Individual stations range from 48 at the cleanest to 54 at the worst, so conditions vary across Denver — the local figure matters more than the average.
Denver breaks down into 4 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Five Points is reading highest at 54 and Northwest lowest at 48.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Stations in Denver
About Denver
Coordinates
39.764, -104.980
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
4
Reporting in this area
Spread
48 – 54
Cleanest to worst station reading
Denver air quality, answered
Denver is currently reading an AQI of 51, which is Moderate. It is the average across 4 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
51 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 4 stations in Denver, reading between 48 and 54.
Of the stations currently listed for Denver, Five Points is reading highest at 54 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this city, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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