Air Quality in Jefferson, Colorado

50
Median AQI (2024)
174
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
192
Good Days (2024)
7
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 50 17419213737 3660
2023 49 14320614118 3630
2022 47 16623410031 3650
2021 47 1722228855 3630
2020 46 16123110827 3660
2019 46 12923811116 3630
2018 46 1512299937 3650
2017 47 13621412328 3650
2016 46 15924510120 3660
2015 45 16424410417 3650

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 30, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 26, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Dec 25, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 24, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 23, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Dec 22, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 20, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Dec 19, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 18, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Dec 17, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Dec 16, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2024 51 ModerateOzone
Dec 14, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 13, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Dec 12, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 11, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Dec 10, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 9, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Dec 6, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Dec 4, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 3, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 2, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 1, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 30, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 51 ModerateOzone
Nov 28, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Nov 24, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Nov 23, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 9, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 8, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 7, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Nov 6, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 51 ModerateOzone
Oct 25, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 24, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 20, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 19, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 15, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 14, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 58 ModerateOzone
Oct 11, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 77 ModerateOzone
Oct 9, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 71 ModerateOzone
Oct 5, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 48 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

Aspen Park
Aspen Park
Est. 2009-05-01
39.5415, -105.2984
Evergreen
Evergreen
Est. 2020-10-07
39.6204, -105.3387
NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABS - NREL
Applewood
Est. 1994-06-01
39.7437, -105.1780
Peak Expeditionary School
Wheat Ridge
Est. 2025-07-01
39.7811, -105.1076
ROCKY FLATS - SE
Arvada
Est. 1992-06-01
39.8764, -105.1656
ROCKY FLATS-N
Not in a City
Est. 1992-06-01
39.9128, -105.1886
WELCH
Lakewood
Est. 1991-08-16
39.6388, -105.1395

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Jefferson, Colorado?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Jefferson has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 50, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Jefferson a good place to live for air quality?

Jefferson has a 10-year average median AQI of 46. In 2024, there were 192 days with "Good" air quality and 37 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Jefferson the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Jefferson is Ozone. This is monitored by 7 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 Jefferson?

There are 7 active EPA monitoring stations in Jefferson, Colorado. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.