Medicine Bow, Wyoming Air Quality
Medicine Bow has a median AQI of 7, earning an air quality grade of A+ — excellent air quality that ranks better than 99% of US cities. Air quality has been improving steadily over the past decade, a positive sign for residents. NO₂ is the primary pollutant driving air quality conditions. In 2025, Medicine Bow recorded 181 good air quality days (100% of monitored days).
Population: 442 • County: Carbon
Current AQI
Quick Facts
| Current AQI | 7 — Good |
| Air Quality Grade | A+ |
| Median AQI (2025) | 7 |
| vs. U.S. Cities | Better than 99% |
| Primary Pollutant | NO₂ |
| Unhealthy Days/Year | 0 |
| 10-Year Trend | ↑ Improving |
| Data Source | EPA AQS (historical) · AirNow (live) |
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
Last 90 Days
Current Pollutant Levels
Real-time data from EPA AirNow
Local Air Quality Context
Air quality data for Medicine Bow is sourced from the Laramie SLAMS monitoring area, located approximately 53 miles from city center. This EPA-certified station continuously tracks NO₂, the primary pollutant tracked in this area.
Medicine Bow has relatively consistent air quality throughout the year without a strong seasonal peak. Air quality is primarily influenced by local traffic, industrial activity, and regional weather patterns rather than a single seasonal driver.
AQI Trend (10 Years)
Air Quality Days by Year
Medicine Bow Median AQI by Year
Annual EPA air quality data for Medicine Bow — median AQI, day-category breakdown, and primary pollutant per year.
| Year | Median AQI | Good Days | Unhealthy Days | Max AQI | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 181 | — | 30 | NO₂ |
| 2024 | 8 | 356 | — | 35 | NO₂ |
| 2023 | 8 | 362 | — | 33 | NO₂ |
| 2022 | 9 | 361 | — | 27 | NO₂ |
| 2021 | 10 | 348 | — | 37 | NO₂ |
| 2020 | 8 | 304 | — | 31 | NO₂ |
| 2019 | 43 | 325 | 1 | 112 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 42 | 292 | — | 90 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 43 | 311 | — | 80 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 42 | 335 | — | 84 | Ozone |
Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) annual summaries. "Unhealthy Days" includes Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, Unhealthy, Very Unhealthy, and Hazardous categories.
2025 Air Quality Summary
Primary Pollutant Days (2025)
Days when each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI. Learn about pollutants →
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicine Bow Air Quality
What is the air quality in Medicine Bow today?
The current AQI in Medicine Bow is 7, rated "Good". Air quality is good — outdoor activity is safe for everyone today. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Is air quality in Medicine Bow getting better or worse?
Air quality in Medicine Bow has been improving. The median AQI has dropped 35 points (from 42 in 2016 to 7 in 2025), a positive trend for residents.
What is the most common air pollutant in Medicine Bow?
NO₂ is the primary air pollutant in Medicine Bow, responsible for 181 days (100% of monitored days) in 2025. NO₂ is regulated by the EPA and monitored continuously across the area.
How many unhealthy air days does Medicine Bow have per year?
In 2025, Medicine Bow recorded 100% good air quality days (181 days) out of 181 monitored days. There were 0 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups days and 0 Unhealthy days (AQI above 100). The highest single-day AQI recorded was 30.
What air quality grade does Medicine Bow receive?
Medicine Bow receives an air quality grade of A+, placing it better than 99% of US cities. This is based on a median AQI of 7 in 2025, with 181 good air quality days. The EPA monitors air quality in this area continuously using certified monitoring stations.
Air Quality Grade
Better than 99% of US cities
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