Pinedale, Wyoming Air Quality

Pinedale has a median AQI of 47, earning an air quality grade of B+ — good air quality that ranks better than 21% 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 2025, Pinedale recorded 165 good air quality days (68% of monitored days) and 1 unhealthy days.

Population: 2,048 • County: Sublette

1
Good

Current AQI

Quick Facts

Current AQI1Good
Air Quality GradeB+
Median AQI (2025)47
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 21%
Primary PollutantOzone
Unhealthy Days/Year1
10-Year Trend→ Stable
Data SourceEPA 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

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Current Pollutant Levels

PM2.5
1
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

Local Air Quality Context

Air quality data for Pinedale is sourced from the Pinedale Gaseous monitoring area, located approximately 0 miles from city center. This EPA-certified station continuously tracks ground-level ozone, the primary driver of air quality alerts in this area.

Pinedale typically sees its worst air quality during summer afternoons when heat and sunlight drive ground-level ozone formation from vehicle and industrial emissions. Morning readings are generally 15–25 points lower than afternoon peaks. Outdoor activity is best planned for early morning on high-ozone days.

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

Pinedale Median AQI by Year

Annual EPA air quality data for Pinedale — median AQI, day-category breakdown, and primary pollutant per year.

YearMedian AQIGood DaysUnhealthy DaysMax AQIPrimary Pollutant
2025471651101Ozone
2024462447115Ozone
2023472376122Ozone
2022453011105Ozone
2021462537133Ozone
2020452895151Ozone
20194626511200Ozone
20184723097Ozone
2017482208150Ozone
2016452871102Ozone

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

165
Good Days
76
Moderate Days
1
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
101
Max AQI
47
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

PM2.52 days
Ozone240 days

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pinedale Air Quality

What is the air quality in Pinedale today?

The current AQI in Pinedale is 1, 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 Pinedale getting better or worse?

Air quality in Pinedale has been stable. The median AQI has risen 2 points (from 45 in 2016 to 47 in 2025).

What is the most common air pollutant in Pinedale?

Ozone is the primary air pollutant in Pinedale, responsible for 240 days (99% of monitored days) in 2025. Ground-level ozone forms when sunlight reacts with emissions from vehicles and industry, typically peaking on hot summer afternoons.

How many unhealthy air days does Pinedale have per year?

In 2025, Pinedale recorded 68% good air quality days (165 days) out of 242 monitored days. There were 1 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups days and 0 Unhealthy days (AQI above 100). The highest single-day AQI recorded was 101.

What air quality grade does Pinedale receive?

Pinedale receives an air quality grade of B+, placing it better than 21% of US cities. This is based on a median AQI of 47 in 2025, with 165 good air quality days. The EPA monitors air quality in this area continuously using certified monitoring stations.

Air Quality Grade

B+

Better than 21% of US cities

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Pinedale has a summer ozone problem — hot afternoons push AQI into Moderate or higher as sunlight converts vehicle and industrial emissions into ground-level ozone. Activated carbon and PECO filters chemically neutralize ozone rather than just trapping particles.

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