Worst air pollution Canyonlands National Park - Moab, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Canyonlands National Park is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Canyonlands National Park is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 34.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Canyonlands National Park's air quality benefits from the remote Utah canyon wilderness position, with consistent Colorado Plateau desert winds providing reliable ventilation across the vast canyon landscape. The extraordinary remote wilderness setting generally maintains excellent conditions, while windblown desert dust contributes elevated PM10 and summer wildfire smoke from surrounding Rocky Mountain forests is an increasingly severe seasonal concern throughout the year.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 13:00
AQI:
Fair
32.8/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.3/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.2/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
32.8/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.1/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 09:00
AQI:
Fair
34.6/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.9/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.0/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
9.4/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Canyonlands National Park right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Canyonlands National Park is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 32.8/100. Pollution peaks around 1:00 PM (O3: 32.8/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Canyonlands National Park?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Canyonlands National Park will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.6/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 AM (O3: 34.6/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Canyonlands National Park?
This landmark in Moab sees air quality shift through the year, as autumn is often the cleanest stretch, between wildfire season and the onset of winter inversions; by contrast, 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 Canyonlands National 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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