Air Quality in York, Pennsylvania

44
Median AQI (2024)
101
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
240
Good Days (2024)
5
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 1012401251 219144
2023 48 2561981508 147208
2022 47 1052051591 127234
2021 51 1481681872 91263
2020 46 972211450 102253
2019 44 942321330 160188
2018 45 1012061581 174183
2017 47 931981670 145209
2016 51 1331761855 153210
2015 55 1261352219 111249

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 30, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 62 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 27, 2024 73 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 72 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 20, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Dec 16, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 15, 2024 65 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 13, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Dec 11, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 72 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 9, 2024 61 ModeratePM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Dec 7, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2024 30 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 46 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Nov 29, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2024 33 GoodPM2.5
Nov 27, 2024 39 GoodPM2.5
Nov 26, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Nov 25, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 26 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 21, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 18, 2024 59 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Nov 16, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Nov 13, 2024 31 GoodPM2.5
Nov 12, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 9, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 8, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 7, 2024 42 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 40 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5
Nov 4, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 54 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 57 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 24, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 54 ModerateOzone
Oct 22, 2024 71 ModerateOzone
Oct 21, 2024 71 ModerateOzone
Oct 20, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 19, 2024 50 GoodPM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 37 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 55 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 12, 2024 51 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 11, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 52 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 47 GoodPM2.5
Oct 4, 2024 53 ModeratePM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 44 GoodPM2.5

Monitoring Stations

A421330008LAT/LON POINT AT CORNER OF TRAILER
York
Est. 1974-01-01
39.9653, -76.6994
Airport temperature data for EPA PM25 alignment
Not in a City
Est. 2017-01-01
40.2184, -76.8552
Kreutz Creek Valley Elementary School
Not in a City
Est. 2009-06-17
40.0056, -76.6107
Spring Grove
Spring Grove
Est. 2017-01-01
39.8751, -76.9123
York DW
Not in a City
Est. 2008-04-22
39.8610, -76.4621

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in York, Pennsylvania?

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

York has a 10-year average median AQI of 47. In 2024, there were 240 days with "Good" air quality and 1 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect York the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in York is Ozone. This is monitored by 5 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 York?

There are 5 active EPA monitoring stations in York, Pennsylvania. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.