Air Quality in Nevada, California

36
Median AQI (2024)
132
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
313
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 36 132313502 134231
2023 42 97282810 106257
2022 50 29318516119 258107
2021 50 32618312953 208157
2020 46 27722311132 173193
2019 45 1222511055 27289
2018 45 21823110428 31152
2017 49 1851949081 34322
2016 45 1792328945 35313
2015 48 16621312031 35014

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 30, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 26, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 25, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 24, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 23, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Dec 22, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 20, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 17, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 16, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 14, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 13, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 12, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Dec 11, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 10, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 9, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 6, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Dec 1, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Nov 30, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 24, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 23, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Nov 13, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Nov 12, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 86 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 132 Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsPM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2024 77 ModerateOzone
Oct 24, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 58 ModerateOzone
Oct 22, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 61 ModerateOzone
Oct 20, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 46 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

16607 ANNIE DRIVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA
Grass Valley
Est. 1991-03-06
39.1166, -121.0427
Grass Valley-Brunswick Road
Grass Valley
Est. 1993-12-01
39.2341, -121.0299
Grass Valley-Litton Building
Grass Valley
Est. 1993-06-01
39.2335, -121.0556
Nevada City
Nevada City
Est. 1989-07-01
39.2674, -121.0063
Truckee-Fire Station
Truckee
Est. 1987-12-01
39.3278, -120.1846
WET DEP SAMPLER LOCATED ON 40 FOOT TOWER
Soda Springs
Est. 1985-08-01
39.3249, -120.3677

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Nevada, California?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Nevada has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Nevada a good place to live for air quality?

Nevada has a 10-year average median AQI of 45. In 2024, there were 313 days with "Good" air quality and 2 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Nevada the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Nevada 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 Nevada?

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