Newman, California Air Quality

Newman has a median AQI of 45, earning an air quality grade of A- — excellent air quality that ranks better than 27% of US cities. Air quality has been improving steadily over the past decade, a positive sign for residents. Ground-level ozone is the primary concern, typically peaking on warm sunny days due to vehicle and industrial emissions. In 2025, Newman recorded 170 good air quality days (68% of monitored days) and 1 unhealthy days.

Population: 12,316 • County: Stanislaus

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Quick Facts

Current AQI28Good
Air Quality GradeA-
Median AQI (2025)45
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 27%
Primary PollutantOzone
Unhealthy Days/Year1
10-Year Trend↑ Improving
Data SourceEPA AirNow

Health Recommendation

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

It's a great day to be active outside!

5-Day AQI Forecast

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Last 30 Days

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Current Pollutant Levels

PM10
19
Good
PM2.5
28
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

170
Good Days
78
Moderate Days
1
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
101
Max AQI
45
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

PM2.564 days
Ozone182 days
PM102 days
CO1 days

Days when each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI. Learn about pollutants →

Frequently Asked Questions About Newman Air Quality

What is the air quality in Newman today?

The current AQI in Newman is 28, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Newman getting better or worse?

Air quality in Newman has been improving over the past decade. The median AQI dropped from 59 in 2016 to 45 in 2025.

What is the most common air pollutant in Newman?

Ozone is the primary air pollutant in Newman, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2025. Ground-level ozone forms when sunlight reacts with vehicle and industrial emissions on warm days.

How many unhealthy air days does Newman have per year?

In 2025, Newman had 1 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 170 good days and 78 moderate days out of 249 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Newman receive?

Newman receives an air quality grade of A-, placing it better than 27% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 45 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

A-

Better than 27% of US cities

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National Rankings

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