Air Quality in Cumberland, Maine
37
Median AQI (2024)
119
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
291
Good Days (2024)
20
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 | 37 | 119 | 291 | 74 | 1 | 221 | 139 |
| 2023 | 40 | 120 | 266 | 96 | 3 | 179 | 175 |
| 2022 | 36 | 109 | 323 | 36 | 3 | 273 | 82 |
| 2021 | 36 | 129 | 319 | 43 | 3 | 260 | 97 |
| 2020 | 42 | 97 | 263 | 103 | 0 | 149 | 210 |
| 2019 | 47 | 100 | 208 | 157 | 0 | 65 | 297 |
| 2018 | 41 | 100 | 280 | 85 | 0 | 183 | 176 |
| 2017 | 40 | 150 | 271 | 92 | 2 | 179 | 173 |
| 2016 | 39 | 97 | 288 | 78 | 0 | 174 | 185 |
| 2015 | 44 | 108 | 233 | 131 | 1 | 144 | 212 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 46 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 73 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 68 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 34 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 34 | Good | NO2 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 34 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 21, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 36 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 46 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 28 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 39 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 37 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 26 | Good | Ozone |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 29 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 26 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 36 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 24 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 26 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 23 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 25 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 36 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 32 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 36 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 38 | Good | NO2 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 10, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 34 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 41 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 32 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 28 | Good | Ozone |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 34 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 26, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 60 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 46 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 47 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 41 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 28 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 27 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 21 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 26 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 26 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 17 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 27 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 26 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 30 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
Monitoring Stations
UPPER RIDGE ROAD, ROUTE #2
Bridgton
S.D. WARREN CO.-MILL GROUNDS
41 Thomas Street
55 Bug Light Park
637 Highland Ave
130 Wescott Road,
105 MacArthur Circle W
16 Mechanic Street
360 Main Street
1 Pearl Street
152 Front Street
49 Thames Street
23 West Commercial Street
CETL - Cape Elizabeth Two Lights (State Park)
Casco Bay
MONITOR LOCATED IN PRESS BOX AT DEERING HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD
PDO - Portland Deering Oaks
SHELTER IN PARKING LOT OF INTERSECTION OF MARGINAL WAY & PREBLE
TB - Tukey's Bridge
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Cumberland, Maine?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Cumberland 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 Cumberland a good place to live for air quality?
Cumberland has a 10-year average median AQI of 40. In 2024, there were 291 days with "Good" air quality and 1 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Cumberland the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Cumberland is Ozone. This is monitored by 20 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 Cumberland?
There are 20 active EPA monitoring stations in Cumberland, Maine. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.