Air Quality in Lewis and Clark, Montana

46
Median AQI (2024)
160
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
233
Good Days (2024)
4
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 46 1602331276 202164
2023 45 1652401205 183182
2022 45 1672391197 167198
2021 44 1562499917 218147
2020 42 168277845 230136
2019 43 1442511122 200165
2018 46 16923811710 207158
2017 47 17720912729 188177
2016 42 146281787 228138
2015 44 1782549813 196169

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Dec 30, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Dec 26, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Dec 25, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 24, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 18, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 16, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Dec 15, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 14, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 13, 2024 62 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 45 GoodPM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 9, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 62 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Nov 28, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 25, 2024 68 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 49 GoodPM2.5
Nov 22, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Nov 21, 2024 43 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 46 GoodPM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 49 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 45 GoodPM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 40 GoodPM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 19, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 64 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 15, 2024 78 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 14, 2024 60 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 13, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 12, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 11, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 10, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 9, 2024 69 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 8, 2024 82 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 7, 2024 79 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 84 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 5, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 4, 2024 67 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5

Monitoring Stations

MacDonald Pass
Helena
Est. 2024-10-09
46.5968, -112.3000
Gates of the Mountains
Not in a City
Est. 2000-07-26
46.8261, -111.7116
NCORE - Sieben Flats
Not in a City
Est. 2011-01-01
46.8505, -111.9872
ROSSITER PUMP HOUSE
Helena Valley West Central
Est. 2003-01-01
46.6588, -112.0131

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Lewis and Clark, Montana?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Lewis and Clark has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 46, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Lewis and Clark a good place to live for air quality?

Lewis and Clark has a 10-year average median AQI of 44. In 2024, there were 233 days with "Good" air quality and 6 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Lewis and Clark the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Lewis and Clark is Ozone. This is monitored by 4 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 Lewis and Clark?

There are 4 active EPA monitoring stations in Lewis and Clark, Montana. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.