Air Quality in Rowan, North Carolina

56
Current AQI: Moderate
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/29/26
44
Median AQI (2024)
97
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
252
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 44 972521120 190173
2023 47 1222101503 177186
2022 46 872301340 180184
2021 44 872441200 181183
2020 43 902531120 160205
2019 44 100276890 31946
2018 35 74322140 3360
2017 38 80331240 3550
2016 37 97313470 3600
2015 52 1221661911 146212

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Dec 27, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 64 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 61 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Dec 20, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Dec 18, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 16, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Dec 15, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 64 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Dec 10, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 9, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 7, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Dec 4, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Dec 2, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Dec 1, 2024 40 GoodPM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Nov 27, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Nov 26, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 18, 2024 71 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 61 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 16, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Nov 13, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 46 GoodPM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 49 GoodPM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 4, 2024 38 GoodPM2.5
Nov 3, 2024 45 GoodPM2.5
Nov 2, 2024 40 GoodPM2.5
Nov 1, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Oct 31, 2024 40 GoodPM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 41 GoodPM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 28, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 27, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Oct 26, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 46 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 22, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 21, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Oct 20, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 19, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 56 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 5, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Oct 4, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 49 GoodPM2.5
Oct 2, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 1, 2024 29 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

Rockwell
Rockwell
Est. 1993-04-01
35.5519, -80.3950

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Rowan, North Carolina?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Rowan 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 Rowan a good place to live for air quality?

Rowan has a 10-year average median AQI of 43. In 2024, there were 252 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Rowan the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Rowan 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 Rowan?

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