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Keweenaw, Michigan Air Quality

Keweenaw County, Michigan (MI)

Stableover 10 years

B
Air Quality Grade
77/100
16
Current Median AQI
Good
13
5-Year Avg AQI
+1
10-Year Change
Worse
1
Unhealthy Days/yr
5-year average
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
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

YearMedian AQI90th PctMax AQIGood DaysModerateUnhealthy+Pollutant
20231652141105122PM2.5
202212325811930PM2.5
202114416710980PM2.5
2020133212411601PM2.5
201912287311430PM2.5
201812376610860PM2.5
201713366411650PM2.5
201612335511820PM2.5
201517386311170PM2.5
201415496510780PM2.5

What This Means for Keweenaw County Residents

Keweenaw, Michigan has received an Air Quality Grade of B (77/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 16 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 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

Keweenaw, Michigan has a current median AQI of 16, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (77/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.

Air quality in Keweenaw, Michigan is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +1 points from 2014 to 2023.

Keweenaw, Michigan 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 Keweenaw, Michigan is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Keweenaw County area.

Keweenaw, Michigan averages 1 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 16 (Good), outdoor exercise in Keweenaw, Michigan is generally safe year-round. Keweenaw, Michigan averages 1 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.

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