Glynn, Georgia Air Quality
Glynn County, Georgia (GA)
→ Stableover 10 years
How Glynn, Georgia Air Quality Compares
Glynn, Georgia's median AQI of 43is 5% worse than the national average of 41. The area rarely experiences unhealthy air quality days. The primary pollutant of concern is 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 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 | 61 | 90 | 243 | 120 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 45 | 62 | 106 | 221 | 134 | 1 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 38 | 54 | 80 | 267 | 55 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 33 | 51 | 97 | 256 | 29 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 37 | 54 | 80 | 235 | 44 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 35 | 49 | 74 | 247 | 25 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 37 | 52 | 77 | 241 | 35 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 41 | 55 | 129 | 255 | 86 | 2 | PM2.5 |
| 2015 | 38 | 54 | 67 | 276 | 78 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2014 | 44 | 59 | 89 | 212 | 120 | 0 | PM2.5 |
What This Means for Glynn County Residents
Glynn, Georgia has received an Air Quality Grade of B (65/100) 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 Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). 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
Glynn, Georgia has a current median AQI of 43, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (65/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Glynn, Georgia is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by -1 points from 2014 to 2023.
Glynn, Georgia 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 Glynn, Georgia is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Glynn County area.
Glynn, Georgia averages 0 unhealthy air days per year. This is relatively low, making it a reasonable choice for asthma sufferers. The primary pollutant is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), which is a known asthma trigger.
With a median AQI of 43 (Good), outdoor exercise in Glynn, Georgia is generally safe year-round. Glynn, Georgia averages 0 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.
For this entity, the underlying data on this page comes from the EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The breakdown above is the federal record; the paragraphs below add the per-entity context that makes the headline numbers usable for a real decision rather than just a data lookup.
Every number on this page links back to the EPA Air Quality System (AQS); the methodology page describes the inputs, refresh cadence, and known limitations of the underlying data product.
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