Air Quality in Franklin, North Carolina

54
Current AQI: Moderate
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/29/26
43
Median AQI (2015)
93
Max AQI (2015)
↓ improving
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
171
Good Days (2015)
0
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2015 43 93171400 2110

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Nov 1, 2015 20 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2015 28 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2015 35 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2015 29 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2015 25 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2015 24 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2015 24 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2015 34 GoodOzone
Oct 24, 2015 38 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2015 50 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2015 58 ModerateOzone
Oct 21, 2015 45 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2015 44 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2015 36 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2015 34 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2015 39 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2015 20 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2015 37 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2015 37 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2015 38 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2015 42 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2015 33 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2015 23 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2015 41 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2015 45 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2015 38 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2015 37 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2015 24 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2015 21 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2015 19 GoodOzone
Oct 2, 2015 16 GoodOzone
Oct 1, 2015 19 GoodOzone
Sep 30, 2015 24 GoodOzone
Sep 29, 2015 20 GoodOzone
Sep 28, 2015 27 GoodOzone
Sep 27, 2015 26 GoodOzone
Sep 26, 2015 34 GoodOzone
Sep 25, 2015 33 GoodOzone
Sep 24, 2015 38 GoodOzone
Sep 23, 2015 35 GoodOzone
Sep 22, 2015 34 GoodOzone
Sep 21, 2015 32 GoodOzone
Sep 20, 2015 34 GoodOzone
Sep 19, 2015 31 GoodOzone
Sep 18, 2015 44 GoodOzone
Sep 17, 2015 47 GoodOzone
Sep 16, 2015 51 ModerateOzone
Sep 15, 2015 61 ModerateOzone
Sep 14, 2015 43 GoodOzone
Sep 13, 2015 35 GoodOzone
Sep 12, 2015 28 GoodOzone
Sep 11, 2015 36 GoodOzone
Sep 10, 2015 38 GoodOzone
Sep 9, 2015 36 GoodOzone
Sep 8, 2015 24 GoodOzone
Sep 7, 2015 30 GoodOzone
Sep 6, 2015 27 GoodOzone
Sep 5, 2015 34 GoodOzone
Sep 4, 2015 46 GoodOzone
Sep 3, 2015 48 GoodOzone
Sep 2, 2015 77 ModerateOzone
Sep 1, 2015 49 GoodOzone
Aug 31, 2015 32 GoodOzone
Aug 30, 2015 54 ModerateOzone
Aug 29, 2015 50 GoodOzone
Aug 28, 2015 54 ModerateOzone
Aug 27, 2015 54 ModerateOzone
Aug 26, 2015 51 ModerateOzone
Aug 25, 2015 48 GoodOzone
Aug 24, 2015 47 GoodOzone
Aug 23, 2015 51 ModerateOzone
Aug 22, 2015 54 ModerateOzone
Aug 21, 2015 45 GoodOzone
Aug 20, 2015 33 GoodOzone
Aug 19, 2015 35 GoodOzone
Aug 18, 2015 37 GoodOzone
Aug 17, 2015 50 GoodOzone
Aug 16, 2015 49 GoodOzone
Aug 15, 2015 50 GoodOzone
Aug 13, 2015 46 GoodOzone
Aug 12, 2015 43 GoodOzone
Aug 11, 2015 43 GoodOzone
Aug 10, 2015 37 GoodOzone
Aug 9, 2015 48 GoodOzone
Aug 8, 2015 42 GoodOzone
Aug 7, 2015 29 GoodOzone
Aug 6, 2015 67 ModerateOzone
Aug 5, 2015 74 ModerateOzone
Aug 4, 2015 44 GoodOzone
Aug 3, 2015 74 ModerateOzone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Franklin, North Carolina?

Based on EPA data from 2015, Franklin has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.

Is Franklin a good place to live for air quality?

Franklin has a 10-year average median AQI of 43. In 2015, there were 171 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Franklin the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Franklin is Ozone. This is monitored by 0 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 Franklin?

There are 0 active EPA monitoring stations in Franklin, North Carolina. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.