Air Quality in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

8
Median AQI (2024)
42
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
122
Good Days (2024)
7
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 8 4212200 0122
2023 10 2911900 0119
2022 9 7311910 0120
2021 9 4112100 0121
2020 10 5312020 0122
2019 11 14011161 0118
2018 10 3612000 0120
2017 8 306700 067
2016 9 3412200 0122
2015 7 224000 040

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 29, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Nov 26, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Nov 2, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Oct 27, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Oct 21, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Oct 15, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Oct 12, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Oct 9, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Sep 30, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Sep 27, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Sep 24, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Sep 21, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Sep 18, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Sep 15, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Sep 12, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Sep 9, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Sep 6, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Sep 3, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Aug 31, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Aug 28, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Aug 25, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Aug 22, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Aug 19, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Aug 16, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Aug 13, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Aug 10, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Aug 7, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Aug 4, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Aug 1, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Jul 29, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Jul 26, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Jul 23, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Jul 20, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Jul 17, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Jul 14, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Jul 11, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Jul 8, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Jul 5, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Jul 2, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Jun 29, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Jun 26, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Jun 23, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Jun 20, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Jun 17, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Jun 14, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Jun 11, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Jun 8, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Jun 5, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Jun 2, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
May 30, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
May 27, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
May 24, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
May 21, 2024 15 GoodPM2.5
May 18, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
May 15, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
May 12, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
May 9, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
May 6, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
May 3, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Apr 30, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Apr 27, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Apr 24, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Apr 21, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Apr 18, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Apr 15, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Apr 12, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Apr 9, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Apr 6, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5

Monitoring Stations

Tuxedni
Not in a City
Est. 2001-01-01
59.9827, -152.6611
Equipment yard along Jakolof Bay Rd
Seldovia Village
Est. 2012-06-12
59.4593, -151.6985
Across from Barabara Heights Fire Department Conex along Jakolof Bay Road
Seldovia Village
Est. 2012-06-14
59.4694, -151.6564
1931 Jakolof Bay Rd
Seldovia Village
Est. 2013-06-10
59.4628, -151.6879
2631 Jakolof Bay Rd
Seldovia Village
Est. 2013-06-10
59.4681, -151.6618
Kenai Peninsula Borough Building site, Soldotna
Soldotna
Est. 2011-10-20
60.4892, -151.0693
Kenai Penisula Borough
Happy Valley
Est. 2015-08-11
60.0123, -151.7115

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Kenai Peninsula has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 8, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Kenai Peninsula a good place to live for air quality?

Kenai Peninsula has a 10-year average median AQI of 9. In 2024, there were 122 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Kenai Peninsula the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Kenai Peninsula is PM2.5. This is monitored by 7 active EPA stations in the county. Other pollutants tracked include ozone, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

How many air quality monitoring stations are in Kenai Peninsula?

There are 7 active EPA monitoring stations in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.