Worst air pollution Longs Peak Campground - Estes Park, today and tomorrow

Today (20 September): Air quality in Longs Peak Campground is moderate. AQI and O3 are moderate; PM2.5 and NO2 are fair; PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 54.0/100).
Tomorrow (21 September 2026): Air quality in Longs Peak Campground is moderate. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 57.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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In Longs Peak Campground, the steady churn of urban traffic and commercial activity is the leading source of particulate matter locally. Trees and green space nearby provide a partial buffer, catching particulate matter before it spreads further. Actual daily readings vary with weather, time of day, and short-term local activity.

Today - 20 September | Pollution peaks at 04:00

AQI:

Moderate

54.0/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

25.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.9/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

26.3/100

O3 (ozone):

Moderate

54.0/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.6/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

3.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

9.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 21 September | Pollution peaks at 10:00

AQI:

Moderate

57.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

22.7/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

6.7/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Fair

28.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Moderate

57.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

1.1/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.5/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

4.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Longs Peak Campground right now?

On 20 September 2026, overall air quality in Longs Peak Campground is moderate. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 54.0/100. Pollution peaks around 4:00 AM (O3: 54.0/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Longs Peak Campground?

On 21 September 2026, air quality conditions in Longs Peak Campground will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at moderate at 57.6/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 57.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Longs Peak Campground?

From February to April, average wind speeds run around 15 km/h with temperatures near -4°C, calm and cool enough to let particulate matter and smoke build up near the ground rather than disperse. June through August runs warmer, averaging around 16°C -- hot enough for strong sun and heat to drive ground-level ozone formation.

Are air quality levels in Longs Peak Campground 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.

Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?

Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.

During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 20 September 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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