Worst air pollution Washington Park - Denver, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Washington Park 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 Washington Park 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 Washington Park air quality benefits from the 155-acre South Denver greenspace, with the park's mature elm and cottonwood canopy providing natural filtration. Vehicle traffic on South Downing Street and the surrounding affluent residential character contribute modest local sources, while the Rocky Mountain westerly airflows provide clean background ventilation on most days and Washington Park generally maintains among Denver's more moderately ventilated residential neighbourhood parks throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

37.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

12.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

9.5/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.0/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.1/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

8.2/100

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

13.8/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

8.4/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

0.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

39.1/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.8/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Washington Park right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Washington Park 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 Washington Park?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Washington Park 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 Washington Park?

Seasonal changes shape air quality at Washington Park much as they do across Denver: the shoulder seasons of spring and fall typically offer the most stable, cleanest conditions, but 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 Washington 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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