Air Quality in Marin, California

28
Median AQI (2024)
86
Max AQI (2024)
↓ improving
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
308
Good Days (2024)
6
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 28 86308490 47307
2023 34 99315480 212147
2022 37 91275900 151212
2021 38 88267980 149214
2020 36 231272859 148210
2019 37 133291711 151202
2018 43 24323511713 85269
2017 44 1642241338 86273
2016 36 90296700 137225
2015 43 1032261372 128224

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Dec 29, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Dec 28, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Dec 27, 2024 43 GoodPM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 46 GoodPM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Dec 21, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 74 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 66 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Dec 13, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 75 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 73 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 9, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 68 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 7, 2024 86 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 30 GoodPM2.5
Nov 28, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Nov 27, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Nov 26, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Nov 25, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Nov 22, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Nov 21, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Nov 18, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 16, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 15, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 30 GoodPM2.5
Nov 13, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Nov 12, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Nov 4, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Nov 3, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Nov 2, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 1, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Oct 31, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 15 GoodPM2.5
Oct 28, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Oct 27, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Oct 26, 2024 25 GoodPM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Oct 23, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Oct 22, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Oct 21, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Oct 20, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Oct 19, 2024 25 GoodPM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Oct 16, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Oct 15, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Oct 14, 2024 10 GoodPM2.5
Oct 13, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Oct 12, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Oct 11, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Oct 10, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5
Oct 9, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Oct 8, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Oct 7, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Oct 5, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Oct 4, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 65 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 2, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 1, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Sep 30, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5

Monitoring Stations

Forest Knolls
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls
Est. 2013-01-16
38.0151, -122.6895
Ft. Cronkhite
Not in a City
Est. 1987-03-01
37.8327, -122.5277
Mt. Tamalpais
Not in a City
Est. 1989-07-28
37.9274, -122.5884
Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes National Seashore
Est. 1987-11-01
38.1230, -122.9094
San Rafael
San Rafael
Est. 1967-01-01
37.9723, -122.5200
Valley Ford
Not in a City
Est. 1989-07-01
38.3084, -122.8974

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Marin, California?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Marin has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.

Is Marin a good place to live for air quality?

Marin has a 10-year average median AQI of 37. In 2024, there were 308 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Marin the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Marin is PM2.5. This is monitored by 6 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 Marin?

There are 6 active EPA monitoring stations in Marin, California. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.