Air Quality in Spokane, Washington
38
Median AQI (2024)
106
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
280
Good Days (2024)
16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38 | 106 | 280 | 85 | 1 | 120 | 238 |
| 2023 | 42 | 447 | 257 | 104 | 4 | 127 | 232 |
| 2022 | 40 | 185 | 254 | 105 | 6 | 135 | 223 |
| 2021 | 43 | 195 | 242 | 114 | 9 | 125 | 236 |
| 2020 | 36 | 785 | 286 | 73 | 7 | 102 | 248 |
| 2019 | 42 | 107 | 258 | 106 | 1 | 131 | 218 |
| 2018 | 41 | 281 | 238 | 115 | 12 | 88 | 253 |
| 2017 | 43 | 278 | 227 | 122 | 16 | 97 | 256 |
| 2016 | 42 | 81 | 254 | 112 | 0 | 92 | 272 |
| 2015 | 46 | 173 | 215 | 135 | 14 | 116 | 236 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 13 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 11 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 21, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 45 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 15 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 43 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 15, 2024 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 47 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 60 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 60 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 74 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 30, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 22 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 24, 2024 | 25 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 29 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 11 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 10, 2024 | 98 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 9, 2024 | 106 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | PM2.5 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 100 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 86 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 29 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 23 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | 15 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 23 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 22 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 40 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
Monitoring Stations
MEAD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL N 12509 MARKET S
FINLEY CO. BLDG W. 430 MAIN ST,SPOKANE
BACKDOOR TAVERN/N 1227 DIVISION
Spokane Res.
1101 W COLLEGE AVE, SPOKANE
2904 E Sprague Ave
COUNTRY HOMES/N 8217 WALL ST
1.2 KM WEST OF ID STATE LINE. ON SCHOOL ROOF IN OPEN AREA.
CHENEY - TURNBULL
NAZARENE CHURCH
NORTH SIDE OF 3RD AVENUE ACROSS STREET FROM OLD SITE
SPOKANE - AUGUSTA AVE
SPOKANE - GREENBLUFF
SPOKANE - MONROE ST
Spokane Valley-E Broadway Ave
VACANT LOT ACROSS FROM NAZARENE CHURCH IN A TRAILER
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Spokane, Washington?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Spokane has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.
Is Spokane a good place to live for air quality?
Spokane has a 10-year average median AQI of 41. In 2024, there were 280 days with "Good" air quality and 1 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Spokane the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Spokane is PM2.5. This is monitored by 16 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 Spokane?
There are 16 active EPA monitoring stations in Spokane, Washington. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.