Lamar, Colorado Air Quality

Lamar has a median AQI of 24, earning an air quality grade of A+ — excellent air quality that ranks better than 92% of US cities. Air quality has been trending worse over the past decade, a concern for local residents and health officials. Particulate matter (PM2.5) is the primary concern, often linked to vehicle traffic, industrial activity, and wildfire smoke. In 2025, Lamar recorded 193 good air quality days (91% of monitored days).

Population: 7,611 • County: Prowers

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Quick Facts

Current AQI13Good
Air Quality GradeA+
Median AQI (2025)24
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 92%
Primary PollutantPM2.5
Unhealthy Days/Year0
10-Year Trend↓ Worsening
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
14
Good
PM2.5
13
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

193
Good Days
16
Moderate Days
0
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
652
Max AQI
24
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

PM2.5176 days
PM1035 days

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lamar Air Quality

What is the air quality in Lamar today?

The current AQI in Lamar is 13, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Lamar getting better or worse?

Air quality in Lamar has been worsening in recent years. The median AQI rose from 17 in 2016 to 24 in 2025.

What is the most common air pollutant in Lamar?

PM2.5 is the primary air pollutant in Lamar, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2025. Particulate matter can originate from vehicle exhaust, wildfires, and industrial emissions.

How many unhealthy air days does Lamar have per year?

In 2025, Lamar had 0 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 193 good days and 16 moderate days out of 211 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Lamar receive?

Lamar receives an air quality grade of A+, placing it better than 92% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 24 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

A+

Better than 92% of US cities

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