Alma, Colorado Air Quality

Alma has a median AQI of 50, earning an air quality grade of B+ — good air quality that ranks better than 14% of US cities. Air quality has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Ground-level ozone is the primary concern, typically peaking on warm sunny days due to vehicle and industrial emissions. In 2024, Alma recorded 172 good air quality days (53% of monitored days) and 12 unhealthy days.

Population: 385 • County: Park

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Quick Facts

Current AQI4Good
Air Quality GradeB+
Median AQI (2024)50
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 14%
Primary PollutantOzone
Unhealthy Days/Year12
10-Year Trend→ Stable
Data SourceEPA AirNow

Health Recommendation

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

It's a great day to be active outside!

5-Day AQI Forecast

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Last 30 Days

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Current Pollutant Levels

PM10
4
Good
PM2.5
4
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2024 Air Quality Summary

172
Good Days
139
Moderate Days
12
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
147
Max AQI
50
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2024)

Ozone323 days

Days when each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI. Learn about pollutants →

Frequently Asked Questions About Alma Air Quality

What is the air quality in Alma today?

The current AQI in Alma is 4, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Alma getting better or worse?

Air quality in Alma has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with a median AQI of around 50.

What is the most common air pollutant in Alma?

Ozone is the primary air pollutant in Alma, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2024. Ground-level ozone forms when sunlight reacts with vehicle and industrial emissions on warm days.

How many unhealthy air days does Alma have per year?

In 2024, Alma had 12 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 172 good days and 139 moderate days out of 323 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Alma receive?

Alma receives an air quality grade of B+, placing it better than 14% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 50 for 2024, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

B+

Better than 14% of US cities

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