Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania Air Quality

Mount Pocono has a median AQI of 35, earning an air quality grade of A — excellent air quality that ranks better than 82% 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, Mount Pocono recorded 167 good air quality days (93% of monitored days).

Population: 3,072 • County: Monroe

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Quick Facts

Current AQI13Good
Air Quality GradeA
Median AQI (2025)35
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 82%
Primary PollutantOzone
Unhealthy Days/Year0
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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Current Pollutant Levels

PM2.5
13
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

167
Good Days
12
Moderate Days
0
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
97
Max AQI
35
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

Ozone179 days

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Pocono Air Quality

What is the air quality in Mount Pocono today?

The current AQI in Mount Pocono is 13, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Mount Pocono getting better or worse?

Air quality in Mount Pocono has been improving over the past decade. The median AQI dropped from 43 in 2016 to 35 in 2025.

What is the most common air pollutant in Mount Pocono?

Ozone is the primary air pollutant in Mount Pocono, 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 Mount Pocono have per year?

In 2025, Mount Pocono had 0 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 167 good days and 12 moderate days out of 179 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Mount Pocono receive?

Mount Pocono receives an air quality grade of A, placing it better than 82% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 35 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

A

Better than 82% of US cities

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