Air Quality in Penobscot, Maine

33
Median AQI (2024)
84
Max AQI (2024)
↓ improving
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
328
Good Days (2024)
6
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 33 84328340 208150
2023 35 89294640 161193
2022 33 87324370 176185
2021 33 100326360 194166
2020 33 76338250 184177
2019 33 72336260 177182
2018 37 97309560 155209
2017 34 80306420 151194
2016 42 782651010 131235
2015 42 1002541100 157207

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Dec 29, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 28, 2024 71 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 27, 2024 78 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 19 GoodPM10
Dec 21, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 15 GoodPM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Dec 16, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Dec 15, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Dec 13, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 30 GoodPM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Dec 9, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Dec 7, 2024 45 GoodPM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 25 GoodPM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Nov 28, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 27, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Nov 26, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Nov 25, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Nov 22, 2024 3 GoodPM2.5
Nov 21, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 18, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Nov 16, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 15, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Nov 13, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Nov 12, 2024 8 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Nov 4, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Nov 3, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 70 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 24, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 84 ModerateOzone
Oct 22, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 21, 2024 61 ModerateOzone
Oct 20, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Oct 16, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5

Monitoring Stations

27 WABANAKI WAY INDIAN ISLAND MAINE 04468
Not in a City
Est. 2003-01-01
44.9520, -68.6477
Maine Air National Guard Personnel Office (Building 489)
Bangor
Est. 1987-06-01
44.8166, -68.8204
Mary Snow School
Bangor
Est. 2017-10-01
44.8174, -68.7728
Penobscot
Not in a City
Est. 2006-01-11
44.9480, -68.6479
TOP OF APARTMENT BUILDING - 36 METERS FROM ROUTE 2 (MAIN STREET)
Old Town
Est. 1978-09-05
44.9335, -68.6456
WLBZ TV Transmitter Building - Summit of Rider Bluff
Not in a City
Est. 1993-05-19
44.7360, -68.6708

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Penobscot, Maine?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Penobscot has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 33, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.

Is Penobscot a good place to live for air quality?

Penobscot has a 10-year average median AQI of 35. In 2024, there were 328 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Penobscot the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Penobscot is Ozone. This is monitored by 6 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 Penobscot?

There are 6 active EPA monitoring stations in Penobscot, Maine. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.