What is the air quality in Golden today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Golden is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.2 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Golden right now?

The current temperature in Golden is 19.7°C (feels like 19.7°C). Humidity is 28.7% and wind speed is 44.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Golden?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 6.9 (High).

Air Quality in Golden, United States

Windy

19.7°C · 28.7% humidity

19.7°

Feels 19.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

27 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

0 6am

18 9am

7 12pm

2 3pm

1 6pm

9 9pm

9 12am

2 3am

Station readings 28h ago

AQI 0

PM2.5 0.1 µg/m³ · 28h ago

Air Quality Index Trend

45h · 46 stn

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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.

28.7%

Humidity

44.0 km/h

Wind E

1019.5 hPa

Pressure

6.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.2 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Golden?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 46 stations

PM2.54.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX6.9

High

Station readings (27 stations within 25 km)

4.2

Median

4.51

Average

3.36

Low

5.26

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +1.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Golden?

09-05

26.8° 19.0°

09-06

29.0° 8.6°

8.81 mm

09-07

28.3° 16.2°

4.37 mm

09-08

21.7° 15.6°

0.19 mm

09-09

28.5° 17.2°

1.0 mm

09-10

28.3° 11.3°

0.44 mm

09-11

26.3° 13.3°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Golden?

Ulysses Street

3.1 km PM2.5: 3.7 µg/m³

City of Golden - W. Colfax Avenue

4.2 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Wheat Ridge Recreation Center

9.6 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Fremont Elementary School

9.9 km PM2.5: 4.4 µg/m³

Dunston Middle School

10.7 km PM2.5: 3.7 µg/m³

Lakewood United Methodist Church

11.5 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School

12.7 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

Edgewater Civic Center

13.7 km PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³

Edgewater Collective

13.7 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Panorama Park

13.9 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Golden?

18 Wheat Ridge 19 Arvada 18 Dakota Ridge 20 Denver 20 Sherrelwood 20 Broomfield 17 Ken Caryl 18 Columbine 20 Littleton 20 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 2026-09-05T15:47 UTC.