Air Quality in Carteret, North Carolina

48
Current AQI: Good
Primary pollutant: OZONE · Updated 03/29/26
35
Median AQI (2024)
71
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
357
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 35 7135770 3640
2023 38 105319312 3520
2022 35 77346130 3590
2021 35 97337150 3520
2020 34 6135930 3620
2019 37 80239200 2590
2018 38 77202200 2220
2017 35 64330110 3410
2016 36 93308190 3270
2015 37 71300180 3180

Recent Daily AQI

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

Monitoring Stations

Beaufort
Not in a City
Est. 1993-12-28
34.8848, -76.6203
MERRIMON ROAD BEAUFORT,NC
Not in a city
Est. 1994-01-01
34.7202, -76.6597

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Carteret, North Carolina?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Carteret has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Carteret a good place to live for air quality?

Carteret has a 10-year average median AQI of 36. In 2024, there were 357 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Carteret the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Carteret 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 Carteret?

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