Air Quality in Lincoln, North Carolina

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Current AQI: Moderate
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/29/26
40
Median AQI (2024)
80
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
223
Good Days (2024)
1
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 40 80223200 2430
2023 43 97202420 2440
2022 43 108202401 2430
2021 42 97205380 2430
2020 35 7124120 2430
2019 44 97178650 2430
2018 41 90184410 2250
2017 42 93207310 2380
2016 44 156173362 2110
2015 44 112158491 2080

Recent Daily AQI

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

Monitoring Stations

Crouse
Lincolnton
Est. 1993-05-01
35.4386, -81.2768

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Lincoln, North Carolina?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Lincoln has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Lincoln a good place to live for air quality?

Lincoln has a 10-year average median AQI of 41. In 2024, there were 223 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Lincoln the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Lincoln is Ozone. This is monitored by 1 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 Lincoln?

There are 1 active EPA monitoring stations in Lincoln, North Carolina. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.