Air Quality in Benton, Oregon
21
Median AQI (2022)
68
Max AQI (2022)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
183
Good Days (2022)
2
Monitoring Stations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 21 | 68 | 183 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 206 |
| 2021 | 22 | 69 | 345 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 365 |
| 2020 | 23 | 541 | 313 | 42 | 11 | 0 | 366 |
| 2019 | 22 | 87 | 302 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 365 |
| 2018 | 22 | 119 | 313 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 362 |
| 2017 | 20 | 138 | 294 | 61 | 2 | 0 | 357 |
| 2016 | 20 | 68 | 175 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 194 |
| 2015 | 22 | 154 | 314 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 365 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2022 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 9 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 13 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 17, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 16, 2022 | 10 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 11 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 16 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 9, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 8 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 8 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 43 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 4, 2022 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 20 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 16 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 27, 2022 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 26, 2022 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 25, 2022 | 11 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 13 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 16 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 9 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 18, 2022 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 15 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 25 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 16 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 8 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 15 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 8, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 22 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 6 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 22 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 15 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 31, 2022 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 30, 2022 | 13 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 29, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 28, 2022 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 27, 2022 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 26, 2022 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 24, 2022 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 23, 2022 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 22, 2022 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 21, 2022 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 20, 2022 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 19, 2022 | 20 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 18, 2022 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 17, 2022 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 16, 2022 | 10 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 15, 2022 | 12 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 14, 2022 | 8 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 13, 2022 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 12, 2022 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 11, 2022 | 15 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 10, 2022 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 9, 2022 | 13 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 8, 2022 | 11 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 7, 2022 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 6, 2022 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 5, 2022 | 16 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 4, 2022 | 25 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 3, 2022 | 11 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 2, 2022 | 9 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 1, 2022 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 22 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 27, 2022 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
Monitoring Stations
Corvallis - Circle Boulevard (CCB)
Corvallis - EPA ORD Office (CEO)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Benton, Oregon?
Based on EPA data from 2022, Benton has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 21, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.
Is Benton a good place to live for air quality?
Benton has a 10-year average median AQI of 21. In 2022, there were 183 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Benton the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Benton is PM2.5. This is monitored by 2 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 Benton?
There are 2 active EPA monitoring stations in Benton, Oregon. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.