Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Air Quality
Guaynabo County, Puerto Rico (PR)
↑ Worseningover 10 years
How Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Air Quality Compares
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico's median AQI of 32is 22% better than the national average of 41. Air quality has worsened by 7 AQI points over the past decade. The area averages 1 unhealthy air days per year. The primary pollutant of concern is Nitrogen Dioxide.
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Air Quality: The Full Picture
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico (Guaynabo County) holds an AirHistory Air Quality Grade of C (fair, scoring 62 out of 100), built from 10 years of EPA Air Quality System monitoring. Its median AQI rose 7 points between 2014 (25) and 2023 (32), and the five-year median now sits at 29 — inside the "Good" band on the EPA scale.
The pollutant driving most of the area's AQI readings is Nitrogen Dioxide. In 2023, the single worst reading hit an AQI of 74 (Moderate), while the 90th-percentile day — the level the dirtiest 10% of days reach — came in at 59.
In 2023, Guaynabo County recorded 82 "Good" air days (77% of the 107 days with valid AQI data), 25 "Moderate" days, and 0 days at "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or above. Over the most recent five years on record, monitors logged 4 days that crossed into "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or worse — about 1 per year.
The decade-long trend is worsening: median AQI has been climbing by roughly 1.44 points per year. The cleanest year in the record was 2018 (median AQI 10), and the most polluted was 2021 (median AQI 33). Because the data come straight from federally certified EPA monitors, these figures track the Puerto Rico county the monitors physically sit in rather than a city boundary.
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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
| Year | Median AQI | 90th Pct | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate | Unhealthy+ | Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 59 | 74 | 82 | 25 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 29 | 55 | 80 | 81 | 13 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 33 | 64 | 77 | 86 | 33 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2020 | 29 | 59 | 75 | 68 | 15 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2019 | 22 | 56 | 110 | 312 | 46 | 4 | NO2 |
| 2018 | 10 | 44 | 176 | 281 | 18 | 3 | NO2 |
| 2017 | 11 | 40 | 151 | 232 | 15 | 1 | NO2 |
| 2016 | 14 | 51 | 119 | 328 | 36 | 1 | NO2 |
| 2015 | 27 | 57 | 100 | 298 | 55 | 0 | PM10 |
| 2014 | 25 | 51 | 253 | 295 | 33 | 1 | PM10 |
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.
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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.