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Lawrence, Pennsylvania Air Quality

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (PA)

Stableover 10 years

B
Air Quality Grade
69/100
34
Current Median AQI
Good
33
5-Year Avg AQI
-1
10-Year Change
Better
1
Unhealthy Days/yr
5-year average
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
Ground-Level Ozone

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
20233448119254121Ozone
20223748126223182Ozone
2021314787259190Ozone
202031439335490Ozone
201931437435650Ozone
2018325097329290Ozone
2017344990331330Ozone
20163349112326281Ozone
20153349101332321Ozone
20143549119337262Ozone

What This Means for Lawrence County Residents

Lawrence, Pennsylvania has received an Air Quality Grade of B (69/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 34 falls in the "Good" range.

The primary pollutant affecting this area is Ground-Level Ozone. 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

Lawrence, Pennsylvania has a current median AQI of 34, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (69/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.

Air quality in Lawrence, Pennsylvania is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by -1 points from 2014 to 2023.

Lawrence, Pennsylvania 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 Lawrence, Pennsylvania is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Lawrence County area.

Lawrence, Pennsylvania averages 1 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 34 (Good), outdoor exercise in Lawrence, Pennsylvania is generally safe year-round. Lawrence, Pennsylvania averages 1 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.

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