What is the air quality in Wheat Ridge today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Wheat Ridge is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.26 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Wheat Ridge right now?

The current temperature in Wheat Ridge is 22.2°C (feels like 22.2°C). Humidity is 25.3% and wind speed is 36.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Wheat Ridge?

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

Air Quality in Wheat Ridge, United States

Clear

22.2°C · 25.3% humidity

22.2°

Feels 22.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

36 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 · 47 stn

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Wheat Ridge's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

25.3%

Humidity

36.0 km/h

Wind NE

1019.0 hPa

Pressure

6.9

UV High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.26 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Wheat Ridge?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

45h · 47 stations

PM2.54.26 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX6.9

High

Station readings (36 stations within 25 km)

4.26

Median

4.57

Average

3.36

Low

6.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: +2.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Wheat Ridge?

09-05

30.4° 22.2°

09-06

34.2° 11.5°

5.38 mm

09-07

31.5° 19.6°

3.81 mm

09-08

26.5° 18.8°

0.06 mm

09-09

31.7° 21.8°

0.19 mm

09-10

32.1° 14.5°

0.13 mm

09-11

30.4° 16.2°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Wheat Ridge?

Panorama Park

1.5 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School

1.9 km PM2.5: 4.2 µg/m³

Edgewater Collective

2.1 km PM2.5: 3.4 µg/m³

Edgewater Civic Center

2.7 km PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³

Wheat Ridge Recreation Center

2.9 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Lakewood United Methodist Church

3.3 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³

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united-states-of-america-denver-north-federal-boulevard

4.6 km 25.0°C 39.0% RH PM2.5: 0.0 µg/m³ PM10: 0.0 µg/m³

I-25 Denver, Colorado, USA

6.5 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³

I-25 Denver, Colorado, USA

6.5 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Fremont Elementary School

7.1 km PM2.5: 4.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Wheat Ridge?

19 Arvada 20 Denver 20 Sherrelwood 18 Golden 21 Commerce City 19 Thornton 20 Northglenn 20 Broomfield 18 Dakota Ridge 20 Littleton

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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.