Air Quality in Golden, United States

Clear
31.2°C · 15.3% humidity
31.2°
Feels 31.2°
58
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
28 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
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Station readings
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CAMS model adj -11
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AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

15h · 1 stn

Golden's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration. Current PM2.5 concentration in Golden is 1.0× the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³.

15.3%
Humidity
39.3 km/h
Wind ENE
1011.3 hPa
Pressure
10.9
UV Extreme
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
58
15.52 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Golden?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

15h · 1 station
PM2.515.52 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX10.9
Extreme
AD 300×250
Station readings (28 stations within 25 km)
15.52
Median
16.0
Average
3.22
Low
21.1
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: -9.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Golden?

07-21
31.2° 18.4°
0.81 mm
07-22
33.0° 15.1°
07-23
21.7° 15.5°
2.69 mm
07-24
31.0° 17.6°
1.25 mm
07-25
33.4° 18.0°
0.25 mm
07-26
30.9° 18.4°
6.69 mm
07-27
32.1° 16.6°
Both models agree Avg diff: 4.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Golden?

59
Ulysses Street
3.1 km PM2.5: 15.8 µg/m³
59
City of Golden - W. Colfax Avenue
4.2 km PM2.5: 15.8 µg/m³
51
Wheat Ridge Recreation Center
9.6 km PM2.5: 12.2 µg/m³
60
Fremont Elementary School
9.9 km PM2.5: 16.5 µg/m³
28
Dunston Middle School
10.7 km PM2.5: 6.6 µg/m³
61
Lakewood United Methodist Church
11.5 km PM2.5: 17.0 µg/m³
53
Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School
12.7 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³
63
Edgewater Civic Center
13.7 km PM2.5: 17.8 µg/m³
65
Edgewater Collective
13.7 km PM2.5: 18.9 µg/m³
62
Panorama Park
13.9 km PM2.5: 17.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Golden?

59 Wheat Ridge 59 Arvada 57 Dakota Ridge 60 Denver 59 Sherrelwood 60 Broomfield 58 Ken Caryl 58 Columbine 55 Littleton 59 Northglenn
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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 2026-07-21T20:43 UTC.