Air Quality in Lee, Mississippi

41
Median AQI (2024)
87
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
216
Good Days (2024)
2
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 41 87216270 2430
2023 42 122212312 2450
2022 40 100225190 2440
2021 36 64232100 2420
2020 35 5424210 2430
2019 39 84222190 2410
2018 36 80226170 2430
2017 37 6121780 2250
2016 39 80224140 2380
2015 35 7422870 2350

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Oct 31, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 24, 2024 64 ModerateOzone
Oct 23, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 51 ModerateOzone
Oct 21, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 12, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 67 ModerateOzone
Oct 10, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 9, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 1, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Sep 30, 2024 20 GoodOzone
Sep 29, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Sep 28, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Sep 27, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 25, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Sep 24, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Sep 23, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Sep 22, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Sep 21, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Sep 20, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Sep 19, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Sep 18, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Sep 17, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Sep 16, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 15, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Sep 14, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Sep 13, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Sep 12, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Sep 11, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Sep 10, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Sep 9, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Sep 8, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Sep 7, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Sep 6, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 5, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Sep 4, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Sep 3, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Sep 2, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Sep 1, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Aug 31, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Aug 30, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Aug 29, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Aug 28, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Aug 27, 2024 77 ModerateOzone
Aug 26, 2024 67 ModerateOzone
Aug 25, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Aug 24, 2024 61 ModerateOzone
Aug 23, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Aug 22, 2024 64 ModerateOzone
Aug 21, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Aug 20, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Aug 19, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Aug 18, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Aug 17, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Aug 16, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Aug 15, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Aug 14, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Aug 13, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Aug 12, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Aug 11, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Aug 10, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Aug 9, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Aug 8, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Aug 7, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Aug 6, 2024 71 ModerateOzone
Aug 5, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Aug 4, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Aug 3, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Aug 2, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Aug 1, 2024 29 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

TUPELO AIRPORT NEAR OLD NWS OFFICE
Tupelo
Est. 1998-01-01
34.2649, -88.7662
TVA PSD SITE IN TUPELO, MS
Tupelo
Est. 1997-01-01
34.2633, -88.7597

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Lee, Mississippi?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Lee 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 Lee a good place to live for air quality?

Lee has a 10-year average median AQI of 38. In 2024, there were 216 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Lee the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Lee is Ozone. This is monitored by 2 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 Lee?

There are 2 active EPA monitoring stations in Lee, Mississippi. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.