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Wyoming, Pennsylvania Air Quality

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania (PA)

Improvingover 5 years

A
Air Quality Grade
83/100
27
Current Median AQI
Good
33
5-Year Avg AQI
-11
10-Year Change
Better
0
Unhealthy Days/yr
5-year average
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

10-Year AQI Trend

The solid line shows the median AQI each year. The dashed line shows the 90th percentile (worst 10% of days). This area has seen measurable air quality improvement over the 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

YearMedian AQI90th PctMax AQIGood DaysModerateUnhealthy+Pollutant
2023275468123230PM2.5
2022345365219510PM2.5
20213456127254811PM2.5
2020335379300610PM2.5
20193867871890PM2.5

What This Means for Wyoming County Residents

Wyoming, Pennsylvania has received an Air Quality Grade of A (83/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 27 falls in the "Good" range.

Encouragingly, air quality here has been improving, with the median AQI dropping by 11 points over the monitoring period. This trend suggests continued investment in emission controls and cleaner energy.

The primary pollutant affecting this area is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 0 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

Wyoming, Pennsylvania has a current median AQI of 27, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of A (83/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.

Air quality in Wyoming, Pennsylvania is improving over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by -11 points from 2019 to 2023.

Wyoming, Pennsylvania averages 0 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 Wyoming, Pennsylvania is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Wyoming County area.

Wyoming, Pennsylvania averages 0 unhealthy air days per year. This is relatively low, making it a reasonable choice for asthma sufferers. The primary pollutant is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), which is a known asthma trigger.

With a median AQI of 27 (Good), outdoor exercise in Wyoming, Pennsylvania is generally safe year-round. Wyoming, Pennsylvania averages 0 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.

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