Air Quality in Imperial, California
63
Median AQI (2024)
341
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
83
Good Days (2024)
8
Monitoring Stations
AQI Trend (Median)
Air Quality Days by Category
Annual Summary
| Year | Median AQI | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate Days | Unhealthy Days | Ozone Days | PM2.5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63 | 341 | 83 | 233 | 50 | 194 | 98 |
| 2023 | 61 | 506 | 104 | 214 | 47 | 171 | 98 |
| 2022 | 61 | 791 | 86 | 232 | 47 | 131 | 131 |
| 2021 | 60 | 436 | 84 | 252 | 29 | 134 | 126 |
| 2020 | 60 | 166 | 94 | 244 | 28 | 153 | 146 |
| 2019 | 61 | 185 | 94 | 250 | 21 | 185 | 128 |
| 2018 | 64 | 286 | 67 | 248 | 50 | 103 | 164 |
| 2017 | 64 | 328 | 73 | 250 | 42 | 139 | 163 |
| 2016 | 61 | 546 | 64 | 257 | 45 | 118 | 156 |
| 2015 | 66 | 184 | 49 | 274 | 42 | 113 | 178 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 117 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 93 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 84 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 137 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | 78 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 73 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 70 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 80 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 107 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 77 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 48 | Good | PM10 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 69 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 46 | Good | PM10 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM10 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 79 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 154 | Unhealthy | PM2.5 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 85 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 66 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 60 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 69 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 132 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 48 | Good | PM10 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 108 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 69 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 39 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 47 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 39 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 119 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 88 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 41 | Good | PM10 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 70 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 10, 2024 | 60 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 45 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 77 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM10 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 64 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 341 | Hazardous | PM10 |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 87 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 26, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 71 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 103 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 66 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 76 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM10 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 170 | Unhealthy | PM10 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 101 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 49 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 48 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 136 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 71 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 97 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 93 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 108 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 80 | Moderate | Ozone |
Monitoring Stations
Brawley-220 Main Street
Brawley-401 Main St.
Calexico-Ethel Street
Calexico-Grant Street
El Centro-9th Street
Niland-English Road
Torres Martinez Reservation
Westmorland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Imperial, California?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Imperial has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 63, which is classified as "Moderate." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.
Is Imperial a good place to live for air quality?
Imperial has a 10-year average median AQI of 62. In 2024, there were 83 days with "Good" air quality and 50 days with unhealthy conditions. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
What pollutants affect Imperial the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Imperial is Ozone. This is monitored by 8 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 Imperial?
There are 8 active EPA monitoring stations in Imperial, California. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.