Nye, Nevada Air Quality
Nye County, Nevada (NV)
↑ Worseningover 10 years
How Nye, Nevada Air Quality Compares
Nye, Nevada's median AQI of 19is 54% better than the national average of 41. The area averages 4 unhealthy air days per year. The primary pollutant of concern is Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10).
Nye, Nevada Air Quality: The Full Picture
Nye, Nevada (Nye County) holds an AirHistory Air Quality Grade of B (good, scoring 71 out of 100), built from 10 years of EPA Air Quality System monitoring. Its median AQI fell 1 points between 2014 (20) and 2023 (19), and the five-year median now sits at 20 — inside the "Good" band on the EPA scale.
The pollutant driving most of the area's AQI readings is Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10). In 2023, it set the daily AQI on 365 of 365 monitored days (100% of the year), making it the controlling pollutant for the B grade. The single worst reading logged that year hit an AQI of 147 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups), while the 90th-percentile day — the level the dirtiest 10% of days reach — came in at 41.
In 2023, Nye County recorded 339 "Good" air days (93% of the 365 days with valid AQI data), 20 "Moderate" days, and 6 days at "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or above. Over the most recent five years on record, monitors logged 22 days that crossed into "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or worse — about 4 per year.
The decade-long trend is worsening: median AQI has been climbing by roughly 0.46 points per year. The cleanest year in the record was 2016 (median AQI 15), and the most polluted was 2021 (median AQI 23). Because the data come straight from federally certified EPA monitors, these figures track the Nevada 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 | 19 | 41 | 147 | 339 | 20 | 6 | PM10 |
| 2022 | 22 | 57 | 294 | 306 | 41 | 11 | PM10 |
| 2021 | 23 | 44 | 105 | 336 | 28 | 1 | PM10 |
| 2020 | 21 | 40 | 200 | 343 | 20 | 3 | PM10 |
| 2019 | 15 | 31 | 146 | 352 | 12 | 1 | PM10 |
| 2018 | 18 | 32 | 99 | 350 | 15 | 0 | PM10 |
| 2017 | 19 | 37 | 167 | 346 | 15 | 4 | PM10 |
| 2016 | 15 | 35 | 343 | 349 | 15 | 2 | PM10 |
| 2015 | 16 | 30 | 165 | 357 | 7 | 1 | PM10 |
| 2014 | 20 | 44 | 143 | 339 | 24 | 2 | PM10 |
What This Means for Nye County Residents
Nye, Nevada has received an Air Quality Grade of B (71/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 19 falls in the "Good" range.
Concerning trends show air quality has been declining, with the median AQI rising by 1 points over the monitoring period. This could be driven by increased development, wildfire smoke, or industrial activity.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10). Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 4 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
Nye, Nevada has a current median AQI of 19, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (71/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Nye, Nevada is worsening over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by -1 points from 2014 to 2023.
Nye, Nevada averages 4 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 Nye, Nevada is Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10). This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Nye County area.
Nye, Nevada averages 4 unhealthy air days per year. This is relatively low, making it a reasonable choice for asthma sufferers. The primary pollutant is Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10), which can affect respiratory health.
With a median AQI of 19 (Good), outdoor exercise in Nye, Nevada is generally safe year-round. Nye, Nevada averages 4 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.