Air Quality in Riverside, California
87
Median AQI (2024)
213
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
43
Good Days (2024)
25
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 | 87 | 213 | 43 | 176 | 147 | 212 | 115 |
| 2023 | 79 | 660 | 62 | 187 | 116 | 207 | 98 |
| 2022 | 77 | 1683 | 41 | 198 | 126 | 196 | 110 |
| 2021 | 89 | 329 | 19 | 210 | 136 | 191 | 127 |
| 2020 | 87 | 584 | 42 | 179 | 145 | 211 | 124 |
| 2019 | 77 | 185 | 53 | 192 | 120 | 219 | 102 |
| 2018 | 87 | 296 | 32 | 193 | 140 | 210 | 117 |
| 2017 | 87 | 359 | 26 | 188 | 151 | 213 | 120 |
| 2016 | 83 | 379 | 23 | 214 | 129 | 190 | 128 |
| 2015 | 88 | 238 | 19 | 206 | 140 | 178 | 131 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 131 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 123 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 146 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 116 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 79 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 71 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 85 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 86 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 110 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 151 | Unhealthy | PM2.5 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | 128 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 76 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 70 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 79 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 75 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 68 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 64 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 64 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 74 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 79 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 72 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 157 | Unhealthy | PM2.5 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 125 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 99 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 91 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 73 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 40 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 84 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 86 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 69 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 60 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 105 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 80 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Nov 10, 2024 | 90 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 74 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 40 | Good | PM10 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 170 | Unhealthy | PM10 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 84 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 119 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 60 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 47 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 179 | Unhealthy | PM10 |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 101 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 26, 2024 | 151 | Unhealthy | Ozone |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 133 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 119 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 119 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 87 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 74 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 162 | Unhealthy | PM10 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 131 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 93 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 100 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 77 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 84 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 68 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 90 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 101 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 119 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 122 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Ozone |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 161 | Unhealthy | Ozone |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 185 | Unhealthy | Ozone |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 200 | Unhealthy | Ozone |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 172 | Unhealthy | Ozone |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 197 | Unhealthy | Ozone |
Monitoring Stations
30250 RANCHO CALIFORNIA RD, TEMECULA
880 STATE ST., HEMET
29 Palms
Agua Tibia
Banning Airport
Banning-Allesandro
Blythe-445 W Murphy Street
Blythe-449 W. Murphy St.
Cabazon Resource Recovery Park Station
College of the Desert
Indio Amistad High School
Joshua Tree NP - Cottonwood Visitor Center
Lake Elsinore
Mecca (Saul Martinez)
Mira Loma (Bellegrave)
Mira Loma (Van Buren)
Morongo Air Monitoring Station
Norco
Palm Springs
Pechanga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Riverside, California?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Riverside has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 87, which is classified as "Moderate." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.
Is Riverside a good place to live for air quality?
Riverside has a 10-year average median AQI of 84. In 2024, there were 43 days with "Good" air quality and 147 days with unhealthy conditions. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
What pollutants affect Riverside the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Riverside is Ozone. This is monitored by 25 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 Riverside?
There are 25 active EPA monitoring stations in Riverside, California. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.