Worst air pollution Denver Botanic Gardens - Denver, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Denver Botanic Gardens is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Denver Botanic Gardens is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 39.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Denver's Denver Botanic Gardens air quality benefits from the 24-acre historic garden's substantial tree canopy providing natural filtration in the Cheesman Park neighbourhood. Vehicle traffic on York Street contributes modest local sources, while the garden's extensive plantings and the Rocky Mountain westerly airflows generally maintain the Botanic Gardens among Denver's more pleasantly ventilated cultural institutions throughout most of the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00
AQI:
Fair
37.2/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
10.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
8.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.2/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.3/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
4.1/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00
AQI:
Fair
39.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
15.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
9.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
7.5/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
39.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
10.0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Denver Botanic Gardens right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Denver Botanic Gardens is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.2/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.2/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Denver Botanic Gardens?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Denver Botanic Gardens will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 39.1/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 39.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Denver Botanic Gardens?
Air quality at Denver Botanic Gardens shifts across the year. In short, the shoulder seasons of spring and fall typically offer the most stable, cleanest conditions, whereas valley and basin locations can see pollution trapped under cold air for days during winter inversions. Valley and basin locations are especially prone to these winter inversion episodes compared to more exposed, higher terrain.
Are air quality levels in Denver Botanic Gardens 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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