Air Quality in Kent, Rhode Island

31
Median AQI (2024)
97
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
332
Good Days (2024)
7
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 31 97332250 176181
2023 40 126287664 156201
2022 31 100334240 202156
2021 34 140313423 163195
2020 34 133326311 175183
2019 34 93325260 196155
2018 36 140294546 134220
2017 32 133316285 172177
2016 35 147307425 218136
2015 40 166282723 208147

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 9 GoodPM2.5
Dec 30, 2024 5 GoodPM2.5
Dec 29, 2024 0 GoodPM2.5
Dec 28, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Dec 27, 2024 35 GoodPM2.5
Dec 26, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Dec 25, 2024 36 GoodPM2.5
Dec 24, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Dec 23, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Dec 22, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Dec 21, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Dec 20, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Dec 19, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Dec 18, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Dec 17, 2024 4 GoodPM2.5
Dec 16, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Dec 15, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Dec 14, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Dec 13, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Dec 12, 2024 15 GoodPM2.5
Dec 11, 2024 0 GoodPM2.5
Dec 10, 2024 11 GoodPM2.5
Dec 9, 2024 15 GoodPM2.5
Dec 8, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Dec 7, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Dec 6, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Dec 5, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Dec 4, 2024 7 GoodPM2.5
Dec 3, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Dec 2, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Dec 1, 2024 25 GoodPM2.5
Nov 30, 2024 12 GoodPM2.5
Nov 25, 2024 14 GoodPM2.5
Nov 24, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Nov 23, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Nov 22, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Nov 21, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Nov 20, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Nov 19, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Nov 18, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 17, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 16, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Nov 15, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Nov 14, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 13, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Nov 12, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Nov 11, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Nov 10, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Nov 9, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Nov 8, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Nov 7, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Nov 6, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Nov 5, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Nov 4, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Nov 3, 2024 25 GoodPM2.5
Nov 2, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Nov 1, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Oct 31, 2024 49 GoodPM2.5
Oct 30, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Oct 29, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Oct 28, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Oct 27, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Oct 26, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Oct 25, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Oct 24, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Oct 23, 2024 32 GoodPM2.5
Oct 22, 2024 48 GoodPM2.5
Oct 21, 2024 34 GoodPM2.5
Oct 20, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Oct 19, 2024 29 GoodPM2.5
Oct 18, 2024 28 GoodPM2.5
Oct 17, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Oct 16, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Oct 15, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Oct 14, 2024 23 GoodPM2.5
Oct 13, 2024 27 GoodPM2.5
Oct 12, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Oct 11, 2024 13 GoodPM2.5
Oct 10, 2024 17 GoodPM2.5
Oct 9, 2024 20 GoodPM2.5
Oct 8, 2024 18 GoodPM2.5
Oct 7, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Oct 6, 2024 24 GoodPM2.5
Oct 5, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Oct 4, 2024 22 GoodPM2.5
Oct 3, 2024 21 GoodPM2.5
Oct 2, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Oct 1, 2024 19 GoodPM2.5
Sep 30, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Sep 29, 2024 30 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

KENTUCKY AVE. AT WARWICK FIRE STATION #8
Warwick (RR name Apponaug)
Est. 2005-04-28
41.7367, -71.4364
LYDICK AVE. AT WEST END NEAR AIRPORT
Warwick (RR name Apponaug)
Est. 2005-04-28
41.7380, -71.4144
ACROSS FROM GORTON SCHOOL AT 69 DRAPER AVE.
Warwick (RR name Apponaug)
Est. 2005-04-16
41.7055, -71.3775
136 FIELD VIEW DR.
Warwick (RR name Apponaug)
Est. 2005-04-16
41.7158, -71.4376
GORTON SCHOOL, 69 DRAPER AVE., WARWICK, RI
Warwick (RR name Apponaug)
Est. 2005-09-20
41.7188, -71.3764
AJ
Not in a City
Est. 1976-01-01
41.6152, -71.7200
Gertrude
Warwick (RR name Apponaug)
Est. 2005-05-01
41.7055, -71.4418

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Kent, Rhode Island?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Kent has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Kent a good place to live for air quality?

Kent has a 10-year average median AQI of 34. In 2024, there were 332 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Kent the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Kent is PM2.5. This is monitored by 7 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 Kent?

There are 7 active EPA monitoring stations in Kent, Rhode Island. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.