Air Quality in Honolulu, Hawaii

24
Current AQI: Good
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/29/26
31
Median AQI (2024)
85
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
360
Good Days (2024)
9
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 31 8536060 206160
2023 31 117337271 174187
2022 29 5735690 177185
2021 28 5836410 26689
2020 28 6336330 229133
2019 28 6236050 26693
2018 31 73353120 200162
2017 32 68340250 208149
2016 32 64330360 234116
2015 39 66283820 102259

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 40 GoodPM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Dec 22, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Dec 21, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 16, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Dec 14, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 13, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 10, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Dec 9, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Dec 6, 2024 20 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 21 GoodOzone
Dec 2, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Dec 1, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 30, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 24, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 23, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5
Nov 15, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 30 GoodPM2.5
Nov 12, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Nov 9, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Nov 8, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 7, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 6, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Nov 4, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Oct 27, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 20 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2024 18 GoodOzone
Oct 24, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Oct 23, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 20 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Oct 20, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Oct 16, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Oct 15, 2024 49 GoodPM2.5
Oct 14, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Oct 13, 2024 21 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 18 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 21 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

HECO - KAHE
Not in a City
Est. 2016-12-16
21.3678, -158.1053
Honolulu
Honolulu
Est. 1960-01-01
21.3076, -157.8554
Honolulu-Aala St.
Honolulu
Est. 1984-01-01
21.3188, -157.8586
Honolulu-South King Street
Honolulu
Est. 2002-11-27
21.2898, -157.8188
Kapolei
Not in a City
Est. 1991-02-01
21.3237, -158.0886
Makaiwa
Ewa Beach
Est. 1989-07-17
21.3443, -158.1106
Sand Island
Honolulu
Est. 1980-01-01
21.3034, -157.8712
Waimanalo
Waimanalo
Est. 1972-01-01
21.3402, -157.7056
West Beach
Not in a City
Est. 1991-02-01
21.3327, -158.1141

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Honolulu, Hawaii?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Honolulu has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Honolulu a good place to live for air quality?

Honolulu has a 10-year average median AQI of 30. In 2024, there were 360 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Honolulu the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Honolulu is Ozone. This is monitored by 9 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 Honolulu?

There are 9 active EPA monitoring stations in Honolulu, Hawaii. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.