Air Quality in Fayette, Kentucky
41
Median AQI (2024)
77
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
266
Good Days (2024)
1
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 | 41 | 77 | 266 | 70 | 0 | 191 | 139 |
| 2023 | 45 | 167 | 232 | 131 | 2 | 139 | 222 |
| 2022 | 44 | 106 | 235 | 129 | 1 | 145 | 219 |
| 2021 | 47 | 108 | 214 | 148 | 1 | 66 | 280 |
| 2020 | 42 | 86 | 258 | 108 | 0 | 114 | 247 |
| 2019 | 46 | 80 | 231 | 133 | 0 | 127 | 232 |
| 2018 | 48 | 87 | 202 | 162 | 0 | 65 | 288 |
| 2017 | 44 | 97 | 249 | 115 | 0 | 137 | 219 |
| 2016 | 43 | 93 | 257 | 105 | 0 | 143 | 204 |
| 2015 | 42 | 139 | 250 | 109 | 5 | 150 | 200 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 10 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 16 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 48 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 46 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 45 | Good | PM10 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 50 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 45 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 41 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 46 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 22 | Good | NO2 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 39 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 26, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 49 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 40 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 39 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 32 | Good | NO2 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 28 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 25 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 25 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 48 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 40 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 36 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 48 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 74 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 48 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 40 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 32 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 24 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 23 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 19 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 27 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 50 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 46 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 48 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 34 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 49 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 8, 2024 | 37 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 46 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
Monitoring Stations
LEXINGTON PRIMARY
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Fayette, Kentucky?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Fayette has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.
Is Fayette a good place to live for air quality?
Fayette has a 10-year average median AQI of 44. In 2024, there were 266 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Fayette the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Fayette is Ozone. This is monitored by 1 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 Fayette?
There are 1 active EPA monitoring stations in Fayette, Kentucky. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.