Worst air pollution Steamboat Springs, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Steamboat Springs is poor. AQI and NO2 are poor; PM10, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5 is medium; SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 65.4/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Steamboat Springs is poor. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 68.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Steamboat Springs's air quality is shaped largely by mountain valley air; generally clean air with occasional wildfire-smoke episodes in late summer. These factors combine to give Steamboat Springs a fairly typical seasonal air quality pattern for this part of the country. Checking current readings is still the best way to plan outdoor activity around Steamboat Springs.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 21:00

AQI:

Poor

65.4/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Medium

40.2/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

32.3/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

65.4/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.2/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

18.7/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

6.4/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

23.0/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 19:00

AQI:

Poor

68.9/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Fair

36.0/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Fair

20.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Poor

68.9/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

38.9/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

17.0/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

7.7/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Fair

21.6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Steamboat Springs right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Steamboat Springs is poor. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 65.4/100. Pollution peaks around 9:00 PM (NO2: 65.4/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Steamboat Springs?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Steamboat Springs will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at poor at 68.9/100. Pollution peaks around 7:00 PM (NO2: 68.9/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Steamboat Springs?

Steamboat Springs's air quality follows a clear seasonal pattern — the shoulder seasons of spring and fall typically offer the most stable, cleanest conditions, whereas 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 Steamboat Springs 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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