Air Quality in Gaston, North Carolina
AQI Trend (Median)
Air Quality Days by Category
Annual Summary
| Year | Median AQI | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate Days | Unhealthy Days | Ozone Days | PM2.5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 38 | 65 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2015 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 3, 2015 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 2, 2015 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 1, 2015 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 30, 2015 | 43 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 29, 2015 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 27, 2015 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 25, 2015 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 22, 2015 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 19, 2015 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 18, 2015 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 17, 2015 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 15, 2015 | 47 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 13, 2015 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jan 11, 2015 | 60 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jan 10, 2015 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 9, 2015 | 35 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 7, 2015 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 5, 2015 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 4, 2015 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 3, 2015 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jan 2, 2015 | 43 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 1, 2015 | 65 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Gaston, North Carolina?
Based on EPA data from 2015, Gaston has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.
Is Gaston a good place to live for air quality?
Gaston has a 10-year average median AQI of 38. In 2015, there were 29 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Gaston the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Gaston is PM2.5. 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 Gaston?
There are 0 active EPA monitoring stations in Gaston, North Carolina. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.