Carson City, Nevada Air Quality
Carson City County, Nevada (NV)
→ Stableover 10 years
How Carson City, Nevada Air Quality Compares
Carson City, Nevada's median AQI of 47is 15% worse than the national average of 41. Residents experience an average of 12 unhealthy air days per year, above the national threshold for concern. The primary pollutant of concern is Ground-Level Ozone.
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 | 47 | 63 | 105 | 236 | 126 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2022 | 44 | 58 | 227 | 290 | 65 | 9 | Ozone |
| 2021 | 42 | 84 | 304 | 273 | 64 | 28 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 42 | 71 | 210 | 284 | 62 | 20 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 44 | 58 | 97 | 296 | 69 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 46 | 64 | 163 | 243 | 114 | 8 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 45 | 61 | 166 | 253 | 110 | 2 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 43 | 61 | 93 | 282 | 84 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 44 | 71 | 144 | 268 | 96 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 46 | 71 | 166 | 246 | 115 | 4 | Ozone |
What This Means for Carson City County Residents
Carson City, Nevada has received an Air Quality Grade of C (59/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 47 falls in the "Good" range.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Ground-Level Ozone. Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 12 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
Carson City, Nevada has a current median AQI of 47, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of C (59/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Carson City, Nevada is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +1 points from 2014 to 2023.
Carson City, Nevada averages 12 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 Carson City, Nevada is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Carson City County area.
Carson City, Nevada averages 12 unhealthy air days per year. Asthma patients should monitor daily AQI readings and limit outdoor activity when AQI exceeds 100. The primary pollutant is Ground-Level Ozone, which is a known asthma trigger.
With a median AQI of 47 (Good), outdoor exercise in Carson City, Nevada is generally safe year-round. Carson City, Nevada averages 12 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.
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