Air Quality in SONORA, Country Of Mexico
57
Median AQI (2024)
193
Max AQI (2024)
↑ worsening
10-Year Trend
PM10
Primary Pollutant
131
Good Days (2024)
4
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 | 57 | 193 | 131 | 216 | 19 | 90 | 115 |
| 2023 | 53 | 155 | 151 | 202 | 11 | 115 | 142 |
| 2022 | 51 | 115 | 180 | 179 | 6 | 164 | 131 |
| 2021 | 34 | 61 | 100 | 5 | 0 | 105 | 0 |
| 2020 | 41 | 101 | 125 | 20 | 1 | 146 | 0 |
| 2019 | 43 | 126 | 288 | 65 | 5 | 358 | 0 |
| 2018 | 38 | 119 | 317 | 42 | 3 | 362 | 0 |
| 2017 | 37 | 143 | 184 | 20 | 5 | 209 | 0 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 89 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 79 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 82 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 71 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 71 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 69 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 84 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 86 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 122 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | 193 | Unhealthy | PM2.5 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 163 | Unhealthy | PM10 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 149 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 104 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 92 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 91 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 96 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 120 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 99 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 74 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 93 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 89 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 96 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 95 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 94 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 97 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 105 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 72 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 66 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 101 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 112 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 70 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 126 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 85 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 68 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 82 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 87 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 10, 2024 | 99 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 87 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 41 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 38 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 114 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 81 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 93 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | 109 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 91 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 92 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 81 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 81 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 70 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 66 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 69 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM10 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 68 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 84 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 88 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 78 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 68 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 80 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 119 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 108 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 79 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 79 | Moderate | PM10 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 110 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM10 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 79 | Moderate | PM10 |
Monitoring Stations
Nogales Sonora Institute ITN
SONORA COBACH
SONORA TECHNICA
San Luis Rio Colorado Well 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in SONORA, Country Of Mexico?
Based on EPA data from 2024, SONORA has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 57, which is classified as "Moderate." The primary pollutant is PM10. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been worsening.
Is SONORA a good place to live for air quality?
SONORA has a 10-year average median AQI of 44. In 2024, there were 131 days with "Good" air quality and 19 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect SONORA the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in SONORA is PM10. 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 SONORA?
There are 4 active EPA monitoring stations in SONORA, Country Of Mexico. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.