Air Quality in Avery, North Carolina

51
Current AQI: Moderate
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/29/26
38
Median AQI (2024)
90
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
222
Good Days (2024)
2
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 38 90222230 19253
2023 39 98246370 21865
2022 38 77297240 28437
2021 40 74331330 34915
2020 38 80350160 35214
2019 40 77333300 34914
2018 38 87319380 32928
2017 40 93327330 33525
2016 42 149308464 32731
2015 41 90306470 32528

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 29, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 16 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Sep 26, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Sep 25, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Sep 24, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Sep 23, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Sep 22, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Sep 21, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Sep 20, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Sep 19, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Sep 18, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Sep 17, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Sep 16, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 15, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 14, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 13, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Sep 12, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Sep 11, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Sep 10, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Sep 9, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Sep 8, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Sep 7, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Sep 6, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Sep 5, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Sep 4, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Sep 3, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 2, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Sep 1, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Aug 31, 2024 45 GoodPM2.5
Aug 30, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Aug 29, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Aug 28, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Aug 27, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Aug 26, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Aug 25, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5
Aug 24, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Aug 23, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Aug 22, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Aug 21, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Aug 20, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Aug 19, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Aug 18, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Aug 17, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Aug 16, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Aug 15, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Aug 14, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Aug 13, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Aug 12, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Aug 11, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Aug 10, 2024 43 GoodPM2.5
Aug 9, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Aug 8, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Aug 7, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Aug 6, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Aug 5, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Aug 4, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Aug 3, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Aug 2, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Aug 1, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Jul 31, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Jul 30, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Jul 29, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Jul 28, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Jul 27, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Jul 26, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 25, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Jul 24, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Jul 23, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Jul 22, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Jul 21, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Jul 20, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Jul 19, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Jul 18, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Jul 17, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Jul 16, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Jul 15, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Jul 14, 2024 47 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

ROARING CREEK RD., PISGAH N.F.
Not in a City
Est. 1988-12-01
36.1059, -82.0437
Linville Falls
Not in a City
Est. 1999-08-01
35.9723, -81.9331

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Avery, North Carolina?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Avery has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Avery a good place to live for air quality?

Avery has a 10-year average median AQI of 39. In 2024, there were 222 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Avery the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Avery is Ozone. This is monitored by 2 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 Avery?

There are 2 active EPA monitoring stations in Avery, North Carolina. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.