Air Quality in El Paso, Colorado

49
Median AQI (2024)
166
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
202
Good Days (2024)
3
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 49 16620215014 32442
2023 47 1542401232 33431
2022 46 1152491142 33035
2021 47 14022411328 33332
2020 46 1512411187 31848
2019 46 1002491160 32045
2018 47 1192171408 30164
2017 47 1162231393 30857
2016 46 1262531112 31650
2015 44 105283811 35112

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 30, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Dec 26, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 25, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 24, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 23, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Dec 22, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 20, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 19, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 18, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Dec 17, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Dec 16, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Dec 14, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 13, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 12, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 11, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Dec 10, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 9, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 6, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2024 40 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 3, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 2, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 1, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 30, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Nov 24, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 23, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 51 ModerateOzone
Nov 15, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Nov 9, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Nov 8, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 7, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Oct 27, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 24, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 15, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 14, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 13, 2024 60 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 12, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 11, 2024 62 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 10, 2024 65 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 9, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Oct 8, 2024 76 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 7, 2024 69 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 69 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 5, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 4, 2024 62 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5

Monitoring Stations

COLORADO SPRINGS - COLLEGE COLLEGE
Colorado Springs
Est. 2007-12-01
38.8480, -104.8286
MANITOU SPRINGS
Manitou Springs (Manitou)
Est. 2004-04-19
38.8531, -104.9013
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Air Force Academy
Est. 1996-05-15
38.9583, -104.8172

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in El Paso, Colorado?

Based on EPA data from 2024, El Paso has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 49, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is El Paso a good place to live for air quality?

El Paso has a 10-year average median AQI of 46. In 2024, there were 202 days with "Good" air quality and 14 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect El Paso the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in El Paso is Ozone. This is monitored by 3 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 El Paso?

There are 3 active EPA monitoring stations in El Paso, Colorado. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.