Worst air pollution Draper, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Draper is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.2/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Draper is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 38.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.

Draper's air quality faces Utah's severe winter inversion problem, with the Salt Lake Valley's enclosed Wasatch Front basin trapping vehicle emissions under persistent cold-air pools between the Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake. Vehicle emissions from I-15 and the Bangerter Highway are the primary local sources in this rapidly growing Salt Lake-Utah County border suburb, while summer air quality is generally excellent creating Utah's characteristic dramatic seasonal contrast throughout the year.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

36.2/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

8.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

7.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.9/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 07:00

AQI:

Fair

38.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

7.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

4.2/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

1.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

4.5/100

Pollen forecast in Draper

View pollen forecast

Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Draper right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Draper is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.2/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 36.2/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Draper?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Draper will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 38.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 AM (O3: 38.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Draper?

Draper's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern: the shoulder seasons of spring and fall typically offer the most stable, cleanest conditions, but wildfire smoke drifting in from across the region is the main summer concern, while winter inversions can trap pollution locally. Valley and basin locations are especially prone to these winter inversion episodes compared to more exposed, higher terrain.

Are air quality levels in Draper 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.

Want to see air quality forecasts for other cities in United States?

Check air quality in other popular cities:

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

This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.

Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app