Air Quality in El Dorado, California

44
Median AQI (2024)
115
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
261
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 44 115261978 3565
2023 44 1192591015 34911
2022 43 1862589314 3538
2021 43 3752479622 3499
2020 43 1902568723 34613
2019 43 122273866 3533
2018 45 20322110737 3479
2017 45 1472359631 3277
2016 45 17222110243 3633
2015 44 16623810324 3478

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 30, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Dec 26, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Dec 25, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 24, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Dec 23, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 22, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Dec 20, 2024 49 GoodPM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Dec 18, 2024 16 GoodPM10
Dec 17, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Dec 16, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 14, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 13, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 12, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 11, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 10, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Dec 9, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Dec 6, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Dec 3, 2024 24 GoodPM10
Dec 2, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Nov 30, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Nov 24, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 23, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Nov 9, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Nov 8, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Nov 7, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Nov 6, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 62 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2024 51 ModerateOzone
Oct 24, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 58 ModerateOzone
Oct 11, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 10, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 47 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

Bliss SP
Not in a City
Est. 1990-11-17
38.9760, -120.1035
Bliss SP (TRPA)
Not in a City
Est. 2020-01-20
38.9800, -120.1000
Cool
Not in a City
Est. 1996-06-01
38.8909, -121.0034
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe
Est. 2014-02-24
38.9248, -119.9700
PLACERVILLE- CANAL STREET
Placerville
Est. 2022-06-16
38.7320, -120.8116
Shingle Springs-Ponderosa HS
Shingle Springs
Est. 1989-07-01
38.6738, -120.9422
South Lake Tahoe-Sandy Way
South Lake Tahoe
Est. 1992-12-01
38.9450, -119.9706

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in El Dorado, California?

Based on EPA data from 2024, El Dorado has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is El Dorado a good place to live for air quality?

El Dorado has a 10-year average median AQI of 43. In 2024, there were 261 days with "Good" air quality and 8 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect El Dorado the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in El Dorado is Ozone. 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 El Dorado?

There are 7 active EPA monitoring stations in El Dorado, California. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.