Worst air pollution Bryce Canyon National Park - Bryce Canyon City, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Bryce Canyon National Park is fair. AQI, PM2.5, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 35.2/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Bryce Canyon National Park is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 33.8/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bryce Canyon National Park's air quality benefits from its exceptional elevated Colorado Plateau position at 2,400 to 2,700 metres, with consistent high-altitude westerly winds providing outstanding natural ventilation above the famous hoodoo amphitheatres. The remote wilderness setting and the extraordinary elevation generally maintain among Utah's cleanest conditions, while the high altitude provides exceptional regional visibility and summer wildfire smoke from surrounding forests is the primary seasonal concern throughout the year.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 06:00
AQI:
Fair
35.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
35.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
27.8/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
30.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
18.9/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 23:00
AQI:
Fair
33.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
31.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
14.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
21.6/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
33.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
17.6/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
21.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bryce Canyon National Park right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Bryce Canyon National Park is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 35.2/100. Pollution peaks around 6:00 AM (PM2.5: 35.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bryce Canyon National Park?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Bryce Canyon National Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 33.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (O3: 33.8/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bryce Canyon National Park?
Air quality at Bryce Canyon National Park shifts across the year, as spring and autumn generally bring the cleanest, most stable air; by contrast, winter temperature inversions can trap cold air and pollution in valleys and basins for days at a time. Higher-elevation, more exposed locations generally avoid the worst of the valley inversion episodes.
Are air quality levels in Bryce Canyon National Park based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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