Air Quality in Columbia, Wisconsin

38
Median AQI (2024)
93
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
Ozone
Primary Pollutant
186
Good Days (2024)
3
Monitoring Stations

AQI Trend (Median)

Air Quality Days by Category

Annual Summary

YearMedian AQIMax AQI Good DaysModerate DaysUnhealthy Days Ozone DaysPM2.5 Days
2024 38 93186170 2030
2023 44 1591335218 2030
2022 38 80191110 2020
2021 40 100181270 2080
2020 38 115187124 2030
2019 37 7118480 1920
2018 39 122217281 2460
2017 39 93211260 2370
2016 38 108176203 1990
2015 40 80192220 2140

Recent Daily AQI

DateAQICategoryPrimary Pollutant
Oct 17, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Oct 16, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Oct 15, 2024 28 GoodOzone
Oct 14, 2024 24 GoodOzone
Oct 13, 2024 27 GoodOzone
Oct 12, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Oct 11, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Oct 10, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Oct 9, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Oct 8, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Oct 7, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Oct 6, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Oct 5, 2024 61 ModerateOzone
Oct 4, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Oct 3, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Oct 2, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Oct 1, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 30, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 29, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 28, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Sep 27, 2024 37 GoodOzone
Sep 26, 2024 35 GoodOzone
Sep 25, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Sep 24, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Sep 23, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 22, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 21, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Sep 18, 2024 90 ModerateOzone
Sep 17, 2024 71 ModerateOzone
Sep 16, 2024 43 GoodOzone
Sep 15, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Sep 14, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Sep 13, 2024 71 ModerateOzone
Sep 12, 2024 93 ModerateOzone
Sep 11, 2024 58 ModerateOzone
Sep 10, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Sep 9, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Sep 8, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 7, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Sep 6, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Sep 5, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Sep 4, 2024 64 ModerateOzone
Sep 3, 2024 39 GoodOzone
Sep 1, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Aug 31, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Aug 30, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Aug 29, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Aug 28, 2024 23 GoodOzone
Aug 27, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Aug 26, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Aug 25, 2024 45 GoodOzone
Aug 24, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Aug 23, 2024 48 GoodOzone
Aug 22, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Aug 21, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Aug 20, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Aug 19, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Aug 18, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Aug 17, 2024 30 GoodOzone
Aug 16, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Aug 15, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Aug 14, 2024 42 GoodOzone
Aug 13, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Aug 12, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Aug 11, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Aug 10, 2024 26 GoodOzone
Aug 9, 2024 19 GoodOzone
Aug 8, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Aug 7, 2024 32 GoodOzone
Aug 6, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Aug 5, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Aug 4, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Aug 3, 2024 34 GoodOzone
Aug 2, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Aug 1, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Jul 31, 2024 49 GoodOzone
Jul 30, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Jul 29, 2024 44 GoodOzone
Jul 28, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Jul 27, 2024 50 GoodOzone
Jul 26, 2024 41 GoodOzone
Jul 25, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Jul 24, 2024 29 GoodOzone
Jul 23, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Jul 22, 2024 36 GoodOzone
Jul 21, 2024 33 GoodOzone
Jul 20, 2024 40 GoodOzone
Jul 19, 2024 38 GoodOzone
Jul 18, 2024 31 GoodOzone
Jul 17, 2024 27 GoodOzone

Monitoring Stations

COLUMBUS
Not in a City
Est. 1988-08-10
43.3155, -89.1089
DIDION MILLING, INC BULK Load Out
Cambria
Est. 2007-01-06
43.5386, -89.1015
Didion Milling
Cambria
Est. 2008-07-01
43.5413, -89.1031

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Columbia, Wisconsin?

Based on EPA data from 2024, Columbia has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is Ozone. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.

Is Columbia a good place to live for air quality?

Columbia has a 10-year average median AQI of 39. In 2024, there were 186 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.

What pollutants affect Columbia the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Columbia is Ozone. This is monitored by 3 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 Columbia?

There are 3 active EPA monitoring stations in Columbia, Wisconsin. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.