Air Quality in Alexander, North Carolina

54
Current AQI: Moderate
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/29/26
41
Median AQI (2024)
93
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
213
Good Days (2024)
1
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 41 93213320 2450
2023 38 105275261 2430
2022 37 90280200 2450
2021 41 80212330 2450
2020 33 5429730 2430
2019 39 80274310 2450
2018 40 100198350 2330
2017 38 93272210 2340
2016 39 100246320 2120
2015 43 90173360 2090

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Oct 31, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2024 58 ModerateOzone
Oct 24, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 2, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 1, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Sep 30, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Sep 29, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Sep 28, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 27, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Sep 26, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Sep 25, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 24, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Sep 23, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 22, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Sep 21, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Sep 20, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Sep 19, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Sep 18, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Sep 17, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Sep 16, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 15, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 14, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Sep 13, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 12, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Sep 11, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Sep 10, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Sep 9, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Sep 8, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Sep 7, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 6, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Sep 5, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Sep 4, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Sep 3, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Sep 2, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Sep 1, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Aug 31, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Aug 30, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Aug 29, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Aug 28, 2024 51 ModerateOzone
Aug 27, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Aug 26, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Aug 25, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Aug 24, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Aug 23, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Aug 22, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Aug 21, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Aug 20, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Aug 19, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Aug 18, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Aug 17, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Aug 16, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Aug 15, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Aug 14, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Aug 13, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Aug 12, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Aug 11, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Aug 10, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Aug 9, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Aug 8, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Aug 7, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Aug 6, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Aug 5, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Aug 4, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Aug 3, 2024 39 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

Taylorsville Liledoun
Taylorsville
Est. 2013-08-01
35.9138, -81.1910

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Alexander, North Carolina?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Alexander 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 Alexander a good place to live for air quality?

Alexander has a 10-year average median AQI of 38. In 2024, there were 213 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Alexander the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Alexander is Ozone. This is monitored by 1 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 Alexander?

There are 1 active EPA monitoring stations in Alexander, North Carolina. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.