Air Quality in Stafford, Virginia

35
Median AQI (2024)
90
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
353
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 35 9035390 3620
2023 37 169332312 3650
2022 35 74351110 3610
2021 35 115337201 3570
2020 32 8435750 3600
2019 39 93244160 2400
2018 35 112240231 2450
2017 38 7722580 2210
2016 39 108162301 1930
2015 40 97183310 2140

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Dec 31, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Dec 30, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Dec 29, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Dec 28, 2024 14 GoodOzone
Dec 27, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Dec 26, 2024 21 GoodOzone
Dec 25, 2024 20 GoodOzone
Dec 24, 2024 21 GoodOzone
Dec 23, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Dec 22, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 21, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 20, 2024 11 GoodOzone
Dec 19, 2024 21 GoodOzone
Dec 18, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Dec 17, 2024 15 GoodOzone
Dec 16, 2024 13 GoodOzone
Dec 15, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Dec 14, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Dec 13, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Dec 12, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Dec 11, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Dec 10, 2024 21 GoodOzone
Dec 9, 2024 21 GoodOzone
Dec 8, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Dec 7, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Dec 6, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Dec 5, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Dec 4, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Dec 3, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Dec 2, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Dec 1, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 30, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 29, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Nov 28, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Nov 27, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Nov 26, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 25, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Nov 24, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Nov 23, 2024 18 GoodOzone
Nov 22, 2024 17 GoodOzone
Nov 21, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Nov 20, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 19, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 18, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 17, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Nov 16, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 15, 2024 22 GoodOzone
Nov 14, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Nov 13, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Nov 12, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Nov 11, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 10, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Nov 9, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 8, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Nov 7, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 6, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 5, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Nov 4, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Nov 3, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Nov 2, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Nov 1, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 31, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 30, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 29, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 28, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 27, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 26, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 25, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 24, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 23, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 22, 2024 47 GoodOzone
Oct 21, 2024 51 ModerateOzone
Oct 20, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 19, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 18, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Oct 17, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Oct 4, 2024 25 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 24 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

Widewater Elementary School
Aquia Harbour
Est. 1992-09-01
38.4812, -77.3704

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Stafford, Virginia?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Stafford has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Stafford a good place to live for air quality?

Stafford has a 10-year average median AQI of 36. In 2024, there were 353 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Stafford the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Stafford 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 Stafford?

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