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Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Air Quality

Guaynabo County, Puerto Rico (PR)

Worseningover 10 years

C
Air Quality Grade
62/100
32
Current Median AQI
Good
29
5-Year Avg AQI
+7
10-Year Change
Worse
1
Unhealthy Days/yr
5-year average
NO2
Primary Pollutant
Nitrogen Dioxide

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
202332597482250PM2.5
202229558081130PM2.5
202133647786330PM2.5
202029597568150PM2.5
20192256110312464NO2
20181044176281183NO2
20171140151232151NO2
20161451119328361NO2
20152757100298550PM10
20142551253295331PM10

What This Means for Guaynabo County Residents

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico has received an Air Quality Grade of C (62/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 32 falls in the "Good" range.

Concerning trends show air quality has been declining, with the median AQI rising by 7 points over the monitoring period. This could be driven by increased development, wildfire smoke, or industrial activity.

The primary pollutant affecting this area is Nitrogen Dioxide. Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 1 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

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico has a current median AQI of 32, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of C (62/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.

Air quality in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico is worsening over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +7 points from 2014 to 2023.

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico averages 1 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 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico is Nitrogen Dioxide. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Guaynabo County area.

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico averages 1 unhealthy air days per year. This is relatively low, making it a reasonable choice for asthma sufferers. The primary pollutant is Nitrogen Dioxide, which can affect respiratory health.

With a median AQI of 32 (Good), outdoor exercise in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico is generally safe year-round. Guaynabo, Puerto Rico averages 1 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.

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