Air Quality in Chaffee, Colorado
51
Median AQI (2024)
112
Max AQI (2024)
↑ worsening
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
74
Good Days (2024)
1
Monitoring Stations
AQI Trend (Median)
Air Quality Days by Category
Annual Summary
| Year | Median AQI | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate Days | Unhealthy Days | Ozone Days | PM2.5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51 | 112 | 74 | 82 | 5 | 161 | 0 |
| 2023 | 58 | 115 | 66 | 96 | 4 | 166 | 0 |
| 2022 | 49 | 119 | 98 | 57 | 1 | 156 | 0 |
| 2021 | 58 | 119 | 47 | 59 | 6 | 112 | 0 |
| 2020 | 50 | 101 | 37 | 29 | 3 | 69 | 0 |
| 2019 | 50 | 108 | 80 | 63 | 1 | 144 | 0 |
| 2018 | 58 | 161 | 67 | 91 | 6 | 164 | 0 |
| 2017 | 35 | 44 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 0 |
| 2016 | 47 | 105 | 97 | 51 | 3 | 151 | 0 |
| 2015 | 47 | 108 | 65 | 34 | 1 | 100 | 0 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | 47 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 46 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 46 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 38 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 47 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 47 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 48 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 47 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 38 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 37 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 50 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 46 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 48 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 48 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 42 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 8, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 47 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 49 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 49 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 50 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 77 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 93 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 49 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 50 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 25, 2024 | 39 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 42 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 46 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 38 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 40 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 47 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 37 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 38 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 42 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 47 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 80 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 112 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 71 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 71 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 50 | Good | Ozone |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 84 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 105 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 108 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 112 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 46 | Good | Ozone |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 64 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 49 | Good | Ozone |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 49 | Good | Ozone |
| Jul 13, 2024 | 71 | Moderate | Ozone |
Monitoring Stations
Trout Creek Pass
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Chaffee, Colorado?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Chaffee has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 51, which is classified as "Moderate." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been worsening.
Is Chaffee a good place to live for air quality?
Chaffee has a 10-year average median AQI of 50. In 2024, there were 74 days with "Good" air quality and 5 days with unhealthy conditions. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
What pollutants affect Chaffee the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Chaffee is Ozone. This is monitored by 1 active EPA stations in the county. Other pollutants tracked include ozone, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
How many air quality monitoring stations are in Chaffee?
There are 1 active EPA monitoring stations in Chaffee, Colorado. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.