Colorado Springs vs Aurora Air Quality Comparison

Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI

As of September 23, 2026, Colorado Springs, CO has cleaner air than Aurora, CO — AQI 31 (Good) vs 55 (Moderate), a gap of 24 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Colorado Springs's reading is driven by O3 and Aurora's by PM10.

Colorado Springs, CO

Good

StateColorado
Dominant PollutantO3
CategoryGood
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Aurora, CO

Moderate

StateColorado
Dominant PollutantPM10
CategoryModerate
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Summary

Colorado Springs has 24 points better air quality

Colorado Springs has an AQI of 31 compared to 55

Our Pick

Extra Protection for Aurora Homes

Air quality in Aurora is moderate (AQI 55), with particle pollution the main concern. A True-HEPA purifier gives sensitive groups — kids, seniors and anyone with asthma or allergies — cleaner air indoors on days like today.

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Coway AP-1512HH Mighty
True HEPA + carbon · CADR ~246 CFM · rooms up to 361 sq ft
True HEPA + carbon, high CADR — clears PM2.5 from most rooms fast, our all-round pick
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