What is the air quality in Golden today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Golden is 21 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Golden right now?

The current temperature in Golden is 32.0°C (feels like 32.0°C). Humidity is 11.2% and wind speed is 28.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Golden?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Golden, United States

Clear

32.0°C · 11.2% humidity

32.0°

Feels 32.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 5pm

21 8pm

27 11pm

25 2am

25 5am

25 8am

24 11am

24 2pm

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 1 stn

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Golden's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

11.2%

Humidity

28.2 km/h

Wind SE

1001.3 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.0 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Golden?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 1 station

PM2.55.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

5.0

Median

5.0

Average

5.0

Low

5.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +1.0

What is the 7-day forecast for Golden?

06-09

32.0° 17.9°

06-10

29.5° 13.8°

0.13 mm

06-11

26.8° 13.8°

0.25 mm

06-12

31.1° 15.3°

0.06 mm

06-13

34.1° 14.2°

0.62 mm

06-14

25.8° 15.9°

10.81 mm

06-15

25.4° 18.3°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 7.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Golden?

Ulysses Street

3.1 km PM2.5: 10.0 µg/m³

City of Golden - W. Colfax Avenue

4.2 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Wheat Ridge Recreation Center

9.6 km PM2.5: 7.1 µg/m³

Fremont Elementary School

9.9 km PM2.5: 9.7 µg/m³

Dunston Middle School

10.7 km PM2.5: 5.8 µg/m³

Lakewood United Methodist Church

11.5 km PM2.5: 7.6 µg/m³

Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School

12.7 km PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³

Edgewater Civic Center

13.7 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Edgewater Collective

13.7 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Panorama Park

13.9 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

What cities are near Golden?

21 Wheat Ridge 21 Arvada 21 Dakota Ridge 21 Denver 21 Sherrelwood 13 Broomfield 21 Ken Caryl 21 Columbine 21 Littleton 21 Northglenn

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-06-09T02:09 UTC.