What is the air quality in Golden today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Golden is 34 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.19 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Golden right now?

The current temperature in Golden is 17.2°C (feels like 17.2°C). Humidity is 17.5% and wind speed is 4.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Golden?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Golden, United States

Clear

17.2°C · 17.5% humidity

17.2°

Feels 17.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Station readings 18h ago

AQI 1

PM2.5 0.3 µg/m³ · 18h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

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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.

17.5%

Humidity

4.4 km/h

Wind N

1013.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.19 µg/m³

PM10

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Golden?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

9h · 1 station

PM2.58.19 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (25 stations within 25 km)

8.19

Median

9.43

Average

4.29

Low

12.93

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: +5.3

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Golden?

Ulysses Street

3.1 km PM2.5: 6.9 µg/m³

Wheat Ridge Recreation Center

9.6 km PM2.5: 10.4 µg/m³

Fremont Elementary School

9.9 km PM2.5: 10.9 µg/m³

Dunston Middle School

10.7 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

Lakewood United Methodist Church

11.5 km PM2.5: 12.4 µg/m³

Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School

12.7 km PM2.5: 10.0 µg/m³

Edgewater Civic Center

13.7 km PM2.5: 12.9 µg/m³

Edgewater Collective

13.7 km PM2.5: 4.7 µg/m³

Panorama Park

13.9 km PM2.5: 11.4 µg/m³

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16.8 km 27.0°C 29.0% RH PM2.5: 0.0 µg/m³ PM10: 0.0 µg/m³

What cities are near Golden?

42 Wheat Ridge 42 Arvada 35 Dakota Ridge 46 Denver 39 Sherrelwood 41 Broomfield 35 Ken Caryl 34 Columbine 30 Littleton 39 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 2026-10-20T21:44 UTC.