Air Quality in Lee, Florida

37
Median AQI (2024)
80
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
313
Good Days (2024)
3
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 80313270 3373
2023 35 101343191 3630
2022 42 80238640 138164
2021 41 97299660 160201
2020 39 100284820 176190
2019 40 108289751 155206
2018 38 106294701 212153
2017 40 90278850 197162
2016 42 105282831 161204
2015 40 90276890 134230

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Dec 30, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 26, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 23, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Dec 22, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 20, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Dec 18, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 17, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 16, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Dec 14, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 13, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 12, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 11, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Dec 10, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Dec 9, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 6, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 4, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 2, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Dec 1, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Nov 30, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 64 ModerateOzone
Nov 25, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Nov 24, 2024 51 ModerateOzone
Nov 23, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 9, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 8, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 7, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 6, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2024 58 ModerateOzone
Oct 28, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 25, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 24, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 61 ModerateOzone
Oct 15, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 22, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Sep 21, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Sep 20, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Sep 19, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Sep 18, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Sep 17, 2024 31 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

Bay Oaks Park
Fort Myers Beach
Est. 1995-09-24
26.4492, -81.9393
Cape Coral - Rotary Park
Cape Coral
Est. 2001-05-10
26.5482, -81.9815
Winkler Pump Station
Fort Myers
Est. 1980-01-01
26.6020, -81.8779

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Lee, Florida?

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

Is Lee a good place to live for air quality?

Lee has a 10-year average median AQI of 39. In 2024, there were 313 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Lee the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Lee is Ozone. This is monitored by 3 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 Lee?

There are 3 active EPA monitoring stations in Lee, Florida. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.