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BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Country Of Mexico Air Quality

BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE County, Country Of Mexico (MX)

Worseningover 9 years

F
Air Quality Grade
16/100
66
Current Median AQI
Moderate
81
5-Year Avg AQI
+1
10-Year Change
Worse
44
Unhealthy Days/yr
5-year average
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

10-Year AQI Trend

The solid line shows the median AQI each year. The dashed line shows the 90th percentile (worst 10% of days). Air quality in this area has been declining over the past decade.

Air Quality Day Breakdown

Number of days per year in each EPA AQI category. Green = Good (AQI 0-50), Yellow = Moderate (51-100), Orange = Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Red = Unhealthy or worse (151+).

Year-by-Year Data

YearMedian AQI90th PctMax AQIGood DaysModerateUnhealthy+Pollutant
2022661251722919846PM2.5
2021691341871428566PM2.5
202011515818503755PM2.5
2019721171445198PM10
2018761394871110239PM2.5
2017671345984424671PM2.5
2016671261942220054PM2.5
20157314117483414PM10
201465143187112713PM10

What This Means for BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE County Residents

BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Country Of Mexico has received an Air Quality Grade of F (16/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 66 falls in the "Moderate" range.

Concerning trends show air quality has been declining, with the median AQI rising by 1 points over the monitoring period. This could be driven by increased development, wildfire smoke, or industrial activity.

The primary pollutant affecting this area is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 44 unhealthy air quality days per year — days when sensitive groups (children, elderly, those with respiratory conditions) should limit outdoor activity. The American Lung Association's State of the Air report provides additional context on long-term health risks from air pollution exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Country Of Mexico has a current median AQI of 66, which falls in the "Moderate" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of F (16/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.

Air quality in BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Country Of Mexico is worsening over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +1 points from 2014 to 2022.

BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Country Of Mexico averages 44 unhealthy air quality days per year over the past 5 years. On these days, sensitive groups including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity.

The primary pollutant affecting BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Country Of Mexico is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE County area.

BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Country Of Mexico averages 44 unhealthy air days per year. With frequent unhealthy air days, asthma patients should use a HEPA air purifier indoors and check AQI before any outdoor activity. The primary pollutant is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), which is a known asthma trigger.

With a median AQI of 66 (Moderate), outdoor exercise in BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Country Of Mexico is safe most days, though sensitive individuals should check daily AQI before intense workouts. BAJA CALIFORNIA NORTE, Country Of Mexico averages 44 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.

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