DeKalb, Alabama Air Quality
DeKalb 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 | 48 | 66 | 133 | 212 | 151 | 2 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 38 | 52 | 97 | 323 | 41 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2021 | 37 | 53 | 84 | 315 | 46 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 37 | 49 | 91 | 332 | 32 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 39 | 54 | 90 | 303 | 58 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 36 | 54 | 84 | 302 | 48 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 40 | 54 | 80 | 305 | 54 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 41 | 56 | 119 | 282 | 65 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 38 | 55 | 101 | 294 | 68 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 40 | 57 | 90 | 281 | 79 | 0 | Ozone |
What This Means for DeKalb County Residents
DeKalb, Alabama has received an Air Quality Grade of C (64/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 48 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
DeKalb, Alabama has a current median AQI of 48, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of C (64/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in DeKalb, Alabama is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +8 points from 2014 to 2023.
DeKalb, 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 DeKalb, Alabama is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the DeKalb County area.
DeKalb, 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 48 (Good), outdoor exercise in DeKalb, Alabama is generally safe year-round. DeKalb, Alabama averages 0 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.