Worst air pollution Bryce Canyon National Park - Bryce Canyon City, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Bryce Canyon National Park is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM10, SO2, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 and O3 are medium; CO and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 64.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bryce Canyon National Park is poor. O3 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 65.8/100). 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 - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 03:00

AQI:

Poor

64.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

43.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

26.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

64.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Medium

41.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

25.8/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

1.9/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

32.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 23:00

AQI:

Poor

65.8/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

42.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

21.8/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

65.8/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.3/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Fair

33.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

2.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

28.2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Bryce Canyon National Park right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bryce Canyon National Park is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 64.4/100. Pollution peaks around 3:00 AM (NO2: 64.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bryce Canyon National Park?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bryce Canyon National Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 65.8/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 PM (NO2: 65.8/100).

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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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