Air Quality in Haywood, North Carolina

51
Current AQI: Moderate
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/29/26
44
Median AQI (2024)
101
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
238
Good Days (2024)
4
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 44 101238641 27330
2023 45 112204695 24533
2022 43 108234451 24238
2021 43 93229540 24043
2020 41 93244280 24230
2019 45 97211650 24432
2018 44 105221581 24040
2017 44 84230520 23646
2016 44 142201604 20560
2015 45 101183821 19274

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 29, 2024 2 GoodPM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Nov 24, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Nov 23, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 61 ModerateOzone
Nov 16, 2024 64 ModerateOzone
Nov 15, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 9, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 8, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 7, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 6, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2024 64 ModerateOzone
Oct 28, 2024 58 ModerateOzone
Oct 27, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2024 58 ModerateOzone
Oct 24, 2024 71 ModerateOzone
Oct 23, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 22, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 20, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 2, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Oct 1, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Sep 30, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Sep 29, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Sep 28, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Sep 27, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Sep 26, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Sep 25, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 24, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Sep 23, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Sep 22, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Sep 21, 2024 58 ModerateOzone
Sep 20, 2024 67 ModerateOzone
Sep 19, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Sep 18, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Sep 17, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Sep 16, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Sep 15, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Sep 14, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 13, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Sep 12, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Sep 11, 2024 61 ModerateOzone

Monitoring Stations

Canton
West Canton
Est. 2016-10-15
35.5341, -82.8529
Frying Pan Mountain
Not in a City
Est. 1994-07-01
35.3792, -82.7925
Purchase Knob
Waynesville
Est. 1995-06-06
35.5871, -83.0742
Waynesville School
Not in a City
Est. 2011-03-20
35.5072, -82.9636

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Haywood, North Carolina?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Haywood has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Haywood a good place to live for air quality?

Haywood has a 10-year average median AQI of 43. In 2024, there were 238 days with "Good" air quality and 1 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Haywood the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Haywood is Ozone. This is monitored by 4 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 Haywood?

There are 4 active EPA monitoring stations in Haywood, North Carolina. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.