Air Quality in Jackson, Mississippi

64
Current AQI: Moderate
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/30/26
44
Median AQI (2024)
97
Max AQI (2024)
↑ worsening
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
236
Good Days (2024)
1
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 44 972361270 124239
2023 51 1081761862 77287
2022 44 1012431211 125239
2021 44 842421170 108251
2020 47 842041520 71284
2019 46 1052321321 94271
2018 47 1052191412 96266
2017 34 101294601 19084
2016 39 93288520 19785
2015 36 93291720 18497

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Dec 29, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Dec 28, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Dec 27, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 21, 2024 46 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 16, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 15, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Dec 13, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Dec 9, 2024 43 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 7, 2024 60 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 30 GoodPM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 63 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 79 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Nov 28, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Nov 27, 2024 61 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 26, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 25, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Nov 22, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Nov 21, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 18, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Nov 16, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Nov 15, 2024 30 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Nov 13, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 12, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 45 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Nov 4, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Nov 3, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Nov 2, 2024 45 GoodPM2.5
Nov 1, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Oct 31, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 63 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 28, 2024 66 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 27, 2024 60 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 26, 2024 72 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 68 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 23, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 22, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 21, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 20, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Oct 14, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 13, 2024 97 ModerateOzone
Oct 12, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 11, 2024 71 ModerateOzone
Oct 10, 2024 64 ModerateOzone
Oct 9, 2024 60 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 8, 2024 61 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 7, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Oct 5, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Oct 4, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 44 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

Pascagoula
Pascagoula
Est. 1992-08-10
30.3783, -88.5339

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Jackson, Mississippi?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Jackson has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been worsening.

Is Jackson a good place to live for air quality?

Jackson has a 10-year average median AQI of 43. In 2024, there were 236 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Jackson the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Jackson is PM2.5. 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 Jackson?

There are 1 active EPA monitoring stations in Jackson, Mississippi. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.