Fort White, Florida Air Quality

Fort White has a median AQI of 48, earning an air quality grade of B+ — good air quality that ranks better than 17% of US cities. Air quality has been trending worse over the past decade, a concern for local residents and health officials. Particulate matter (PM2.5) is the primary concern, often linked to vehicle traffic, industrial activity, and wildfire smoke. In 2025, Fort White recorded 154 good air quality days (56% of monitored days).

Population: 531 • County: Columbia

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Quick Facts

Current AQI35Good
Air Quality GradeB+
Median AQI (2025)48
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 17%
Primary PollutantPM2.5
Unhealthy Days/Year0
10-Year Trend↓ Worsening
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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Current Pollutant Levels

PM2.5
35
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

154
Good Days
119
Moderate Days
0
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
80
Max AQI
48
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

PM2.5230 days
Ozone43 days

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort White Air Quality

What is the air quality in Fort White today?

The current AQI in Fort White is 35, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Fort White getting better or worse?

Air quality in Fort White has been worsening in recent years. The median AQI rose from 43 in 2016 to 48 in 2025.

What is the most common air pollutant in Fort White?

PM2.5 is the primary air pollutant in Fort White, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2025. Particulate matter can originate from vehicle exhaust, wildfires, and industrial emissions.

How many unhealthy air days does Fort White have per year?

In 2025, Fort White had 0 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 154 good days and 119 moderate days out of 273 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Fort White receive?

Fort White receives an air quality grade of B+, placing it better than 17% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 48 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

B+

Better than 17% of US cities

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