Manistee, Michigan Air Quality
Manistee County, Michigan (MI)
→ Stableover 10 years
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 | 39 | 69 | 161 | 244 | 57 | 8 | Ozone |
| 2022 | 35 | 52 | 156 | 235 | 29 | 3 | Ozone |
| 2021 | 38 | 58 | 115 | 218 | 48 | 3 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 30 | 50 | 80 | 127 | 12 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2019 | 36 | 50 | 101 | 243 | 25 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 34 | 57 | 112 | 222 | 42 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 37 | 54 | 108 | 236 | 43 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 34 | 55 | 133 | 208 | 31 | 2 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 36 | 59 | 119 | 202 | 38 | 2 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 37 | 58 | 101 | 201 | 38 | 2 | Ozone |
What This Means for Manistee County Residents
Manistee, Michigan has received an Air Quality Grade of B (66/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 39 falls in the "Good" range.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Ground-Level Ozone. Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 3 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
Manistee, Michigan has a current median AQI of 39, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (66/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Manistee, Michigan is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +2 points from 2014 to 2023.
Manistee, Michigan averages 3 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 Manistee, Michigan is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Manistee County area.
Manistee, Michigan averages 3 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 39 (Good), outdoor exercise in Manistee, Michigan is generally safe year-round. Manistee, Michigan averages 3 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.