Air Quality in Lancaster, Nebraska
41
Median AQI (2024)
82
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
237
Good Days (2024)
13
Monitoring Stations
AQI Trend (Median)
Air Quality Days by Category
Annual Summary
| Year | Median AQI | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate Days | Unhealthy Days | Ozone Days | PM2.5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | 82 | 237 | 46 | 0 | 203 | 80 |
| 2023 | 42 | 160 | 197 | 83 | 3 | 212 | 71 |
| 2022 | 37 | 64 | 258 | 19 | 0 | 209 | 68 |
| 2021 | 37 | 84 | 246 | 30 | 0 | 201 | 75 |
| 2020 | 35 | 77 | 261 | 21 | 0 | 204 | 78 |
| 2019 | 36 | 70 | 249 | 39 | 0 | 214 | 74 |
| 2018 | 36 | 80 | 239 | 50 | 0 | 217 | 72 |
| 2017 | 37 | 97 | 235 | 35 | 0 | 187 | 83 |
| 2016 | 37 | 74 | 231 | 30 | 0 | 184 | 77 |
| 2015 | 40 | 80 | 220 | 41 | 0 | 184 | 77 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 22 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 48 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 82 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 23 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 35 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | 34 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 37 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 27 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 64 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 49 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 32 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 32 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 48 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 80 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 38 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 47 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 47 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 39 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 46 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 38 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 32 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 33 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 29 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 38 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 37 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 14, 2024 | 28 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | Ozone |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 50 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 47 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 45 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 8, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 35 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 42 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | 31 | Good | Ozone |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 32 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 34 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 42 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 44 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 41 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 36 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 25, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 24, 2024 | 42 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 43 | Good | Ozone |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 45 | Good | PM2.5 |
Monitoring Stations
POLICE STATION, 10TH & M STREETS
2435 NORTH 33RD (COLSTONS)
2200 ST.MARYS AVE , HEALTH DEPT
2200 NORTH 33 , GAME & PARKS COMM.
FIRST & MAPLE , DAVEY
27TH & OST ,SW CORNER
2805 C STREET
4327 O STREET , CORNHUSKER SHOOTERS SPLY
3040 ARLINGTON LINCOLN, NE
1700 SOUTH CODDINGTON
2024 P STREET
ON ROOF OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Sheldon Station
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Lancaster, Nebraska?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Lancaster 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 Lancaster a good place to live for air quality?
Lancaster has a 10-year average median AQI of 37. In 2024, there were 237 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Lancaster the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Lancaster is Ozone. This is monitored by 13 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 Lancaster?
There are 13 active EPA monitoring stations in Lancaster, Nebraska. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.