Platte, Wyoming Air Quality
Platte County, Wyoming (WY)
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How Platte, Wyoming Air Quality Compares
Platte, Wyoming's median AQI of 14is 66% better than the national average of 41. The area averages 7 unhealthy air days per year. The primary pollutant of concern is Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10).
Platte, Wyoming Air Quality: The Full Picture
Platte, Wyoming (Platte County) holds an AirHistory Air Quality Grade of B (good, scoring 75 out of 100), built from 10 years of EPA Air Quality System monitoring. Its median AQI fell 3 points between 2014 (17) and 2023 (14), and the five-year median now sits at 16 — 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 364 of 364 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 320 (Hazardous), while the 90th-percentile day — the level the dirtiest 10% of days reach — came in at 47.
In 2023, Platte County recorded 334 "Good" air days (92% of the 364 days with valid AQI data), 25 "Moderate" days, and 5 days at "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or above. Over the most recent five years on record, monitors logged 33 days that crossed into "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or worse — about 7 per year.
The decade-long trend is essentially flat, with year-to-year median AQI shifting by less than 0.03 points per year on average. The cleanest year in the record was 2015 (median AQI 14), and the most polluted was 2020 (median AQI 19). Because the data come straight from federally certified EPA monitors, these figures track the Wyoming 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 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 | 14 | 47 | 320 | 334 | 25 | 5 | PM10 |
| 2022 | 17 | 54 | 692 | 311 | 29 | 15 | PM10 |
| 2021 | 16 | 51 | 682 | 324 | 28 | 10 | PM10 |
| 2020 | 19 | 50 | 283 | 202 | 20 | 2 | PM10 |
| 2019 | 14 | 37 | 108 | 56 | 3 | 1 | PM10 |
| 2018 | 15 | 36 | 55 | 58 | 3 | 0 | PM10 |
| 2017 | 15 | 57 | 72 | 54 | 6 | 0 | PM10 |
| 2016 | 16 | 52 | 66 | 50 | 7 | 0 | PM10 |
| 2015 | 14 | 46 | 86 | 57 | 3 | 0 | PM10 |
| 2014 | 17 | 35 | 88 | 58 | 2 | 0 | PM10 |
What This Means for Platte County Residents
Platte, Wyoming has received an Air Quality Grade of B (75/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 14 falls in the "Good" range.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10). Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 7 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
Platte, Wyoming has a current median AQI of 14, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (75/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Platte, Wyoming is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by -3 points from 2014 to 2023.
Platte, Wyoming averages 7 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 Platte, Wyoming is Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10). This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Platte County area.
Platte, Wyoming averages 7 unhealthy air days per year. Asthma patients should monitor daily AQI readings and limit outdoor activity when AQI exceeds 100. The primary pollutant is Coarse Particulate Matter (PM10), which can affect respiratory health.
With a median AQI of 14 (Good), outdoor exercise in Platte, Wyoming is generally safe year-round. Platte, Wyoming averages 7 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.