East Gaffney, South Carolina Air Quality

East Gaffney has a median AQI of 41, earning an air quality grade of A- — excellent air quality that ranks better than 56% of US cities. Air quality has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Ground-level ozone is the primary concern, typically peaking on warm sunny days due to vehicle and industrial emissions. In 2016, East Gaffney recorded 148 good air quality days (86% of monitored days) and 1 unhealthy days.

Population: 2,824 • County: Cherokee

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Quick Facts

Current AQI17Good
Air Quality GradeA-
Median AQI (2016)41
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 56%
Primary PollutantOzone
Unhealthy Days/Year1
10-Year Trend→ Stable
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
17
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2016 Air Quality Summary

148
Good Days
23
Moderate Days
1
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
101
Max AQI
41
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2016)

Ozone172 days

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Gaffney Air Quality

What is the air quality in East Gaffney today?

The current AQI in East Gaffney is 17, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

What is the most common air pollutant in East Gaffney?

Ozone is the primary air pollutant in East Gaffney, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2016. Ground-level ozone forms when sunlight reacts with vehicle and industrial emissions on warm days.

How many unhealthy air days does East Gaffney have per year?

In 2016, East Gaffney had 1 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 148 good days and 23 moderate days out of 172 days monitored.

What air quality grade does East Gaffney receive?

East Gaffney receives an air quality grade of A-, placing it better than 56% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 41 for 2016, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

A-

Better than 56% of US cities

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