Baldwin, Alabama Air Quality
Baldwin County, Alabama (AL)
→ Stableover 10 years
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 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
| Year | Median AQI | 90th Pct | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate | Unhealthy+ | Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 60 | 90 | 236 | 111 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 39 | 52 | 97 | 237 | 44 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2021 | 37 | 52 | 63 | 248 | 32 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 38 | 54 | 74 | 223 | 46 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 40 | 55 | 80 | 221 | 50 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 37 | 54 | 97 | 232 | 38 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 39 | 56 | 108 | 224 | 45 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 40 | 55 | 87 | 233 | 46 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 39 | 57 | 129 | 205 | 58 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 40 | 62 | 112 | 209 | 69 | 2 | Ozone |
What This Means for Baldwin County Residents
Baldwin, Alabama has received an Air Quality Grade of B (66/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 43 falls in the "Good" range.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Ground-Level Ozone. Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 0 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Baldwin, Alabama has a current median AQI of 43, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (66/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Baldwin, Alabama is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +3 points from 2014 to 2023.
Baldwin, Alabama averages 0 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 Baldwin, Alabama is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Baldwin County area.
Baldwin, Alabama averages 0 unhealthy air days per year. This is relatively low, making it a reasonable choice for asthma sufferers. The primary pollutant is Ground-Level Ozone, which is a known asthma trigger.
With a median AQI of 43 (Good), outdoor exercise in Baldwin, Alabama is generally safe year-round. Baldwin, Alabama averages 0 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.