Air Quality in Nye, Nevada

31
Median AQI (2024)
247
Max AQI (2024)
↑ worsening
10-Year Trend
PM10
Primary Pollutant
319
Good Days (2024)
5
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 31 247319443 00
2023 19 147339206 00
2022 22 2943064111 00
2021 23 105336281 00
2020 21 200343203 00
2019 15 146352121 00
2018 18 99350150 00
2017 19 167346154 00
2016 15 343349152 00
2015 16 16535771 00

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 23 GoodPM10
Dec 30, 2024 19 GoodPM10
Dec 29, 2024 18 GoodPM10
Dec 28, 2024 45 GoodPM10
Dec 27, 2024 16 GoodPM10
Dec 26, 2024 12 GoodPM10
Dec 25, 2024 6 GoodPM10
Dec 24, 2024 59 ModeratePM10
Dec 23, 2024 44 GoodPM10
Dec 22, 2024 32 GoodPM10
Dec 21, 2024 34 GoodPM10
Dec 20, 2024 34 GoodPM10
Dec 19, 2024 38 GoodPM10
Dec 18, 2024 32 GoodPM10
Dec 17, 2024 46 GoodPM10
Dec 16, 2024 52 ModeratePM10
Dec 15, 2024 27 GoodPM10
Dec 14, 2024 54 ModeratePM10
Dec 13, 2024 26 GoodPM10
Dec 12, 2024 48 GoodPM10
Dec 11, 2024 39 GoodPM10
Dec 10, 2024 29 GoodPM10
Dec 9, 2024 64 ModeratePM10
Dec 8, 2024 51 ModeratePM10
Dec 7, 2024 63 ModeratePM10
Dec 6, 2024 55 ModeratePM10
Dec 5, 2024 60 ModeratePM10
Dec 4, 2024 58 ModeratePM10
Dec 3, 2024 32 GoodPM10
Dec 2, 2024 48 GoodPM10
Dec 1, 2024 37 GoodPM10
Nov 30, 2024 37 GoodPM10
Nov 29, 2024 32 GoodPM10
Nov 28, 2024 20 GoodPM10
Nov 27, 2024 11 GoodPM10
Nov 26, 2024 9 GoodPM10
Nov 25, 2024 17 GoodPM10
Nov 24, 2024 16 GoodPM10
Nov 23, 2024 43 GoodPM10
Nov 22, 2024 19 GoodPM10
Nov 21, 2024 23 GoodPM10
Nov 20, 2024 18 GoodPM10
Nov 19, 2024 19 GoodPM10
Nov 18, 2024 20 GoodPM10
Nov 17, 2024 24 GoodPM10
Nov 16, 2024 17 GoodPM10
Nov 15, 2024 35 GoodPM10
Nov 14, 2024 19 GoodPM10
Nov 13, 2024 18 GoodPM10
Nov 12, 2024 27 GoodPM10
Nov 11, 2024 49 GoodPM10
Nov 10, 2024 26 GoodPM10
Nov 9, 2024 43 GoodPM10
Nov 8, 2024 26 GoodPM10
Nov 7, 2024 17 GoodPM10
Nov 6, 2024 31 GoodPM10
Nov 5, 2024 31 GoodPM10
Nov 4, 2024 61 ModeratePM10
Nov 3, 2024 58 ModeratePM10
Nov 2, 2024 29 GoodPM10
Nov 1, 2024 31 GoodPM10
Oct 31, 2024 30 GoodPM10
Oct 30, 2024 15 GoodPM10
Oct 29, 2024 8 GoodPM10
Oct 28, 2024 112 Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsPM10
Oct 27, 2024 59 ModeratePM10
Oct 26, 2024 56 ModeratePM10
Oct 25, 2024 47 GoodPM10
Oct 24, 2024 53 ModeratePM10
Oct 23, 2024 44 GoodPM10
Oct 22, 2024 38 GoodPM10
Oct 21, 2024 29 GoodPM10
Oct 20, 2024 26 GoodPM10
Oct 19, 2024 50 GoodPM10
Oct 18, 2024 247 Very UnhealthyPM10
Oct 17, 2024 115 Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsPM10
Oct 16, 2024 50 GoodPM10
Oct 15, 2024 48 GoodPM10
Oct 14, 2024 44 GoodPM10
Oct 13, 2024 32 GoodPM10
Oct 12, 2024 34 GoodPM10
Oct 11, 2024 48 GoodPM10
Oct 10, 2024 56 ModeratePM10
Oct 9, 2024 52 ModeratePM10
Oct 8, 2024 41 GoodPM10
Oct 7, 2024 53 ModeratePM10
Oct 6, 2024 43 GoodPM10
Oct 5, 2024 33 GoodPM10
Oct 4, 2024 51 ModeratePM10
Oct 3, 2024 41 GoodPM10

Monitoring Stations

TELEPHONE SWITCH BLDG, GABBS
Gabbs
Est. 1982-01-01
38.8666, -117.9176
Church
Pahrump
Est. 2004-02-14
36.1596, -115.9963
Glen Oaks
Pahrump
Est. 2009-10-07
36.1935, -116.0076
Linda Street
Pahrump
Est. 2003-05-03
36.3494, -116.0320
Manse Elementary
Pahrump
Est. 2005-11-17
36.2128, -115.9948

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Nye, Nevada?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Nye has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM10. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been worsening.

Is Nye a good place to live for air quality?

Nye has a 10-year average median AQI of 19. In 2024, there were 319 days with "Good" air quality and 3 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Nye the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Nye is PM10. This is monitored by 5 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 Nye?

There are 5 active EPA monitoring stations in Nye, Nevada. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.