Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness Area Air Quality Today
Current AQI at Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness Area is 30, rated Good. PM2.5 concentration 5.4 micrograms per cubic meter. 1 active fire within 75 miles.
Wilderness Area / CO
Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness Area
Good to go
Clear air and open trails. Good day to be out.
Wind from the WSW at 5 mph, 57°F — blowing the nearby fire’s smoke across, not at, the park
PM2.5: 5.4 µg/m³ from the nearest monitor
Conditions change fast and this data can be delayed or estimated. Treat this as guidance, not a guarantee, and check official sources and agency and AirNow alerts before you go.
Last 30 days
Worse than its 19 average over the last monthFire activity nearby
1 named incident within 75 miles
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About this data
AQI from EPA AirNow monitors, and where none is close, the nearest EPA-corrected PurpleAir community sensor (labeled as an estimate). Refreshed through the day. Managed by National Park Service. Wind from Open-Meteo. Fire data from NIFC WFIGS. Smoke analysis from NOAA HMS. Boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0. Where no sensor is anywhere near, we say so rather than guess.
Important
More Than Just Parks aggregates third-party data from EPA AirNow, NOAA, NASA FIRMS, and NIFC/WFIGS. Readings can be delayed, estimated, incomplete, or wrong, and conditions on the ground change quickly. This tool is for general information only and is not a substitute for official air quality alerts, fire and evacuation orders, land manager closures, or emergency services. Verify with the managing agency and local authorities before making any travel, health, or safety decision. We make no warranty as to accuracy and accept no liability for decisions made using this information. This is not a medical tool. If you have a health emergency, call 911 or your doctor. Terms of Service.