Air Quality in Watauga, North Carolina

51
Current AQI: Moderate
Primary pollutant: PM2.5 · Updated 03/29/26
30
Median AQI (2015)
85
Max AQI (2015)
↓ improving
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
188
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 30 85188380 0226

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 29, 2015 17 GoodPM2.5
Dec 26, 2015 10 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2015 6 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2015 24 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2015 27 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2015 7 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2015 52 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 8, 2015 47 GoodPM2.5
Dec 5, 2015 48 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2015 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 29, 2015 23 GoodPM2.5
Nov 26, 2015 53 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 23, 2015 15 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2015 19 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2015 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 14, 2015 11 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2015 24 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2015 19 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2015 9 GoodPM2.5
Nov 2, 2015 9 GoodPM2.5
Oct 30, 2015 23 GoodPM2.5
Oct 27, 2015 7 GoodPM2.5
Oct 24, 2015 59 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 21, 2015 32 GoodPM2.5
Oct 18, 2015 21 GoodPM2.5
Oct 15, 2015 19 GoodPM2.5
Oct 12, 2015 24 GoodPM2.5
Oct 9, 2015 40 GoodPM2.5
Oct 6, 2015 12 GoodPM2.5
Oct 3, 2015 3 GoodPM2.5
Sep 30, 2015 9 GoodPM2.5
Sep 27, 2015 3 GoodPM2.5
Sep 24, 2015 21 GoodPM2.5
Sep 21, 2015 17 GoodPM2.5
Sep 18, 2015 42 GoodPM2.5
Sep 15, 2015 27 GoodPM2.5
Sep 12, 2015 22 GoodPM2.5
Sep 9, 2015 21 GoodPM2.5
Sep 6, 2015 50 GoodPM2.5
Sep 3, 2015 61 ModeratePM2.5
Aug 31, 2015 37 GoodPM2.5
Aug 28, 2015 56 ModeratePM2.5
Aug 25, 2015 33 GoodPM2.5
Aug 22, 2015 48 GoodPM2.5
Aug 19, 2015 21 GoodPM2.5
Aug 17, 2015 19 GoodPM2.5
Aug 16, 2015 14 GoodPM2.5
Aug 15, 2015 11 GoodPM2.5
Aug 14, 2015 21 GoodPM2.5
Aug 13, 2015 37 GoodPM2.5
Aug 12, 2015 0 GoodPM2.5
Aug 11, 2015 7 GoodPM2.5
Aug 10, 2015 39 GoodPM2.5
Aug 9, 2015 14 GoodPM2.5
Aug 7, 2015 18 GoodPM2.5
Aug 6, 2015 74 ModeratePM2.5
Aug 5, 2015 31 GoodPM2.5
Aug 4, 2015 48 GoodPM2.5
Aug 3, 2015 16 GoodPM2.5
Aug 2, 2015 7 GoodPM2.5
Aug 1, 2015 42 GoodPM2.5
Jul 31, 2015 3 GoodPM2.5
Jul 30, 2015 19 GoodPM2.5
Jul 29, 2015 51 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 28, 2015 16 GoodPM2.5
Jul 27, 2015 25 GoodPM2.5
Jul 26, 2015 54 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 25, 2015 40 GoodPM2.5
Jul 24, 2015 41 GoodPM2.5
Jul 23, 2015 51 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 22, 2015 18 GoodPM2.5
Jul 21, 2015 6 GoodPM2.5
Jul 20, 2015 53 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 19, 2015 22 GoodPM2.5
Jul 18, 2015 34 GoodPM2.5
Jul 17, 2015 55 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 14, 2015 22 GoodPM2.5
Jul 11, 2015 44 GoodPM2.5
Jul 8, 2015 62 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 7, 2015 73 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 6, 2015 69 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 5, 2015 40 GoodPM2.5
Jul 4, 2015 14 GoodPM2.5
Jul 3, 2015 30 GoodPM2.5
Jul 2, 2015 55 ModeratePM2.5
Jul 1, 2015 85 ModeratePM2.5
Jun 30, 2015 52 ModeratePM2.5
Jun 29, 2015 42 GoodPM2.5
Jun 28, 2015 36 GoodPM2.5
Jun 27, 2015 55 ModeratePM2.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Watauga, North Carolina?

Based on EPA data from 2015, Watauga has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 30, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.

Is Watauga a good place to live for air quality?

Watauga has a 10-year average median AQI of 30. In 2015, there were 188 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Watauga the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Watauga 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 Watauga?

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