Air Quality in New London, Connecticut

40
Current AQI: Good
Primary pollutant: OZONE · Updated 03/30/26
37
Median AQI (2024)
126
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
309
Good Days (2024)
4
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 37 126309515 174191
2023 41 1662589510 137226
2022 39 108290714 159206
2021 39 129277797 135228
2020 41 172274874 149216
2019 40 129295627 161203
2018 39 140260496 167148
2017 39 161286548 186162
2016 38 1542826510 167190
2015 40 1512658212 151208

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 30 GoodPM2.5
Dec 29, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Dec 28, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 27, 2024 64 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 49 GoodPM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Dec 21, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Dec 16, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Dec 15, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Dec 13, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Dec 9, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Dec 7, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 28, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Nov 27, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 26, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Nov 25, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Nov 22, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Nov 21, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Nov 18, 2024 25 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Nov 16, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 15, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Nov 13, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Nov 12, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Nov 4, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 3, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Nov 2, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 1, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Oct 31, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Oct 28, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Oct 27, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Oct 26, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Oct 23, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Oct 22, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 21, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Oct 20, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Oct 19, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 25 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Oct 16, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Oct 15, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Oct 14, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Oct 13, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Oct 12, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Oct 11, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Oct 10, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Oct 9, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Oct 8, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Oct 7, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 25 GoodPM2.5
Oct 5, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Oct 4, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5

Monitoring Stations

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, AVERY POINT
Groton
Est. 1985-01-01
41.3172, -72.0650
PERKINS ST TURN-AROUND
New London
Est. 1989-02-28
41.3668, -72.1131
Court House-Norwich
Norwich
Est. 1984-04-24
41.5242, -72.0767
Fort Griswold Park
Groton
Est. 2007-04-01
41.3536, -72.0788

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in New London, Connecticut?

Based on EPA data from 2024, New London has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is New London a good place to live for air quality?

New London has a 10-year average median AQI of 39. In 2024, there were 309 days with "Good" air quality and 5 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect New London the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in New London is PM2.5. This is monitored by 4 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 New London?

There are 4 active EPA monitoring stations in New London, Connecticut. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.