Air Quality in Carson City, Nevada

49
Current AQI: Good
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/29/26
45
Median AQI (2024)
105
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
270
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 45 105270951 29373
2023 47 1052361261 27093
2022 44 227290659 29074
2021 42 3042736428 26699
2020 42 2102846220 240126
2019 44 97296690 27788
2018 46 1632431148 28481
2017 45 1662531102 29075
2016 43 93282840 29868
2015 44 144268961 236129

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Dec 26, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 25, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Dec 24, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 46 GoodPM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 61 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 62 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Dec 16, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Dec 13, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Dec 12, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Dec 11, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 9, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 7, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 28, 2024 43 GoodPM2.5
Nov 27, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Nov 26, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2024 46 GoodPM2.5
Nov 18, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2024 43 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2024 58 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Nov 3, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 1, 2024 61 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 31, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 46 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

110 THOMPSON DR. (BORDEWICH SCHOOL)
Carson City
Est. 1984-01-01
39.1627, -119.7730
Carson City Armory
Carson City
Est. 2013-04-01
39.1447, -119.7661
Carson City Yard
Carson City
Est. 1981-01-01
39.1672, -119.7317
Carson City-NW Corner of Equipment Yard
Carson City
Est. 1997-01-01
39.1731, -119.7592

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Carson City, Nevada?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Carson City has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Carson City a good place to live for air quality?

Carson City has a 10-year average median AQI of 44. In 2024, there were 270 days with "Good" air quality and 1 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Carson City the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Carson City 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 Carson City?

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