Air Quality in Raleigh, West Virginia

32
Median AQI (2015)
53
Max AQI (2015)
↓ improving
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
20
Good Days (2015)
1
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2015 32 532050 025

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Mar 28, 2015 23 GoodPM2.5
Mar 25, 2015 34 GoodPM2.5
Mar 22, 2015 48 GoodPM2.5
Mar 19, 2015 22 GoodPM2.5
Mar 16, 2015 26 GoodPM2.5
Mar 13, 2015 22 GoodPM2.5
Mar 10, 2015 48 GoodPM2.5
Mar 7, 2015 31 GoodPM2.5
Mar 4, 2015 13 GoodPM2.5
Mar 1, 2015 51 ModeratePM2.5
Feb 26, 2015 52 ModeratePM2.5
Feb 14, 2015 29 GoodPM2.5
Feb 11, 2015 53 ModeratePM2.5
Feb 8, 2015 51 ModeratePM2.5
Feb 5, 2015 32 GoodPM2.5
Feb 2, 2015 27 GoodPM2.5
Jan 30, 2015 18 GoodPM2.5
Jan 27, 2015 44 GoodPM2.5
Jan 24, 2015 33 GoodPM2.5
Jan 21, 2015 52 ModeratePM2.5
Jan 18, 2015 20 GoodPM2.5
Jan 15, 2015 36 GoodPM2.5
Jan 9, 2015 25 GoodPM2.5
Jan 6, 2015 30 GoodPM2.5
Jan 3, 2015 41 GoodPM2.5

Monitoring Stations

MAXWELL HILL ELEMENTART - BECKLEY
Beckley
Est. 1998-01-05
37.8078, -81.1974

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Raleigh, West Virginia?

Based on EPA data from 2015, Raleigh has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.

Is Raleigh a good place to live for air quality?

Raleigh has a 10-year average median AQI of 32. In 2015, there were 20 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Raleigh the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Raleigh is PM2.5. 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 Raleigh?

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