Air Quality in Montrose, Colorado

42
Median AQI (2018)
122
Max AQI (2018)
↓ improving
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
257
Good Days (2018)
1
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2018 42 122257681 3260
2017 41 74313300 3430
2016 40 84236170 2530

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 26, 2018 36 GoodOzone
Dec 25, 2018 26 GoodOzone
Dec 24, 2018 29 GoodOzone
Dec 23, 2018 30 GoodOzone
Dec 22, 2018 39 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2018 23 GoodOzone
Dec 20, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Dec 19, 2018 29 GoodOzone
Dec 18, 2018 24 GoodOzone
Dec 17, 2018 16 GoodOzone
Dec 16, 2018 27 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2018 28 GoodOzone
Dec 14, 2018 28 GoodOzone
Dec 13, 2018 34 GoodOzone
Dec 12, 2018 38 GoodOzone
Dec 11, 2018 28 GoodOzone
Dec 10, 2018 28 GoodOzone
Dec 9, 2018 23 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2018 22 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2018 27 GoodOzone
Dec 6, 2018 27 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2018 29 GoodOzone
Dec 4, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Dec 3, 2018 33 GoodOzone
Dec 2, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Dec 1, 2018 32 GoodOzone
Nov 30, 2018 33 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2018 40 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2018 19 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2018 25 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2018 27 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2018 33 GoodOzone
Nov 24, 2018 39 GoodOzone
Nov 23, 2018 33 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2018 27 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2018 32 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2018 29 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2018 36 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2018 28 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2018 26 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2018 27 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2018 30 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2018 36 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2018 35 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2018 38 GoodOzone
Nov 9, 2018 35 GoodOzone
Nov 8, 2018 38 GoodOzone
Nov 7, 2018 36 GoodOzone
Nov 6, 2018 42 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2018 43 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2018 28 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2018 42 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2018 30 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2018 35 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2018 37 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2018 33 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2018 41 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2018 33 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2018 29 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2018 30 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2018 29 GoodOzone
Oct 24, 2018 36 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2018 23 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2018 32 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2018 33 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2018 32 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2018 37 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2018 39 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2018 34 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2018 35 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2018 34 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2018 40 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2018 43 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2018 37 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2018 40 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2018 36 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2018 31 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2018 29 GoodOzone
Oct 2, 2018 19 GoodOzone
Oct 1, 2018 24 GoodOzone
Sep 30, 2018 34 GoodOzone
Sep 29, 2018 39 GoodOzone
Sep 28, 2018 35 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

Paradox
Not in a City
Est. 2016-02-18
38.3427, -108.9950

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Montrose, Colorado?

Based on EPA data from 2018, Montrose has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.

Is Montrose a good place to live for air quality?

Montrose has a 10-year average median AQI of 41. In 2018, there were 257 days with "Good" air quality and 1 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Montrose the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Montrose 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 Montrose?

There are 1 active EPA monitoring stations in Montrose, Colorado. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.