Worst air pollution Five Points - Denver, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Five Points 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 Five Points 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 Five Points air quality reflects Denver's historic African-American neighbourhood, with vehicle traffic on Welton Street and the surrounding rapidly developing mixed residential and commercial character contributing local sources. The Rocky Mountain westerlies provide clean background ventilation on most days, while the neighbourhood's proximity to the I-70 and I-25 interchange generates moderate background freight and commuter vehicle emissions and Five Points generally maintains moderate Denver metropolitan readings throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

37.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

14.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

11.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

15.6/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.8/100

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

16.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

13.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

2.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

10.9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Five Points right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Five Points 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 Five Points?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Five Points 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 Five Points?

This neighborhood in Denver sees air quality shift through the year. In short, the shoulder seasons of spring and fall typically offer the most stable, cleanest conditions, whereas winter temperature inversions can trap cold air and pollution in valleys and basins for days at a time. Valley and basin locations are especially prone to these winter inversion episodes compared to more exposed, higher terrain.

Are air quality levels in Five Points 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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