Air Quality in Missoula, Montana

41
Current AQI: Good
Primary pollutant: OZONE · Updated 03/30/26
43
Median AQI (2024)
153
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
237
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 43 1532371254 156210
2023 53 1341562008 67297
2022 54 19014920115 87278
2021 56 16212221330 63302
2020 54 18515519219 96270
2019 52 1531731884 0364
2018 54 1541462154 68297
2017 65 11305224073 10355
2016 58 1397226925 3363
2015 56 20912621623 46318

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Dec 28, 2024 43 GoodPM2.5
Dec 27, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Dec 24, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Dec 21, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 40 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 16, 2024 21 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Dec 14, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 13, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Dec 9, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 49 GoodPM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Nov 28, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 63 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 25, 2024 45 GoodPM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 20 GoodOzone
Nov 23, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Nov 22, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5
Nov 21, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Nov 18, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Nov 12, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 46 GoodPM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 43 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Nov 2, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Oct 31, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Oct 22, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Oct 19, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 60 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 15, 2024 78 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 14, 2024 75 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 13, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 12, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 11, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 10, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 8, 2024 61 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 7, 2024 70 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 69 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 5, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 36 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

French Town - Beckwith
Frenchtown
Est. 2009-10-01
47.0129, -114.2243
MSLA Boyd Park
Missoula
Est. 1981-01-01
46.8422, -114.0215
Msla Malfunction Junction
Missoula
Est. 1979-01-01
46.8488, -114.0171
Seeley Elementary School
Seeley Lake
Est. 2009-11-13
47.1756, -113.4762

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Missoula, Montana?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Missoula has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Missoula a good place to live for air quality?

Missoula has a 10-year average median AQI of 54. In 2024, there were 237 days with "Good" air quality and 4 days with unhealthy conditions. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

What pollutants affect Missoula the most?

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

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