Tolland, Connecticut Air Quality
Tolland County, Connecticut (CT)
→ 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 | 41 | 58 | 156 | 178 | 31 | 3 | Ozone |
| 2022 | 39 | 51 | 122 | 187 | 19 | 2 | Ozone |
| 2021 | 39 | 58 | 101 | 170 | 30 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 39 | 48 | 93 | 192 | 14 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 42 | 54 | 126 | 187 | 20 | 5 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 38 | 54 | 140 | 189 | 20 | 4 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 39 | 54 | 147 | 188 | 20 | 3 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 41 | 71 | 140 | 144 | 27 | 5 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 39 | 67 | 129 | 154 | 23 | 6 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 41 | 74 | 140 | 141 | 28 | 9 | Ozone |
What This Means for Tolland County Residents
Tolland, Connecticut has received an Air Quality Grade of B (65/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 41 falls in the "Good" range.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Ground-Level Ozone. Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 2 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
Tolland, Connecticut has a current median AQI of 41, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (65/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Tolland, Connecticut is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by 0 points from 2014 to 2023.
Tolland, Connecticut averages 2 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 Tolland, Connecticut is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Tolland County area.
Tolland, Connecticut averages 2 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 41 (Good), outdoor exercise in Tolland, Connecticut is generally safe year-round. Tolland, Connecticut averages 2 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.