Median AQI
40
Good
California · County air quality · 2025
Amador County, California
Median AQI 40 (Good). 84.8% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 40
- Median AQI
- 84.8%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 66%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Amador County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 40 with 84.8% of 211 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 40
- median AQI · Good
- 84.8%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 66%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 97.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 179 d · 84.8%
- Moderate · 32 d · 15.2%
How did Amador County's air break down in 2025?
Across 211 monitored days, 179 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 97 (Moderate).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 211 days monitored. Median AQI: 40 (Good).
Insights: Amador County, California. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 40 across 211 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 179 (85%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 32 (15%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 58, while the worst single-day peak hit 97 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 25.5 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (211 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -148 and the median AQI moved +3 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 97, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Butte (66.1% good, AQI 47); Calaveras (73.9% good, AQI 43); Colusa (84.9% good, AQI 39); Del Norte (81.0% good, AQI 33); El Dorado (85.8% good, AQI 39); Fresno (40.1% good, AQI 54).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
84.8%
179 of 211 monitored days
9.8pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
97
Moderate
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 58
Amador County, Good days share 84.8%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Amador County, Unhealthy-or-worse share 0.0%
National avg
Share of monitored days above AQI 150 (Unhealthy or worse). Bar maxes at 10% (worst-county ceiling).
AQI Day Breakdown (2025)
Distribution of 211 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
179
85%
Moderate
32
15%
USG
0
0%
Unhealthy
0
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Amador County.
- Ozone · 211 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Amador County's air quality is rated Good based on 84.8% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 84.8% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 40. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 211 of 211 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Amador County. Best year: 2023 (341 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 327 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 156 |
| 2021 | 307 | 54 | 4 | 0 | 37 | 133 |
| 2022 | 333 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 112 |
| 2023 | 341 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 80 |
| 2024 | 281 | 72 | 6 | 0 | 40 | 143 |
| 2025 | 179 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 97 |
How does Amador County compare?
How Amador County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Amador County 84.8%
Butte County, California 66.1%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Amador County 40
Butte County, California 47
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Amador County 0
Butte County, California 0
US average 0
Other Counties in California
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in California.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Amador County.
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
AQI 40 · 87.2% good
Arlington County, Virginia
AQI 40 · 84.8% good
Bergen County, New Jersey
AQI 40 · 71.1% good
Berkeley County, West Virginia
AQI 40 · 81.1% good
Billings County, North Dakota
AQI 40 · 80.3% good
Bossier County, Louisiana
AQI 40 · 86.5% good
What Amador County's air means for you
The air here stays in the breathable range year-round, with Ozone the main thing to watch.
- Sensitive groups (asthma, heart conditions, children, older adults) should check the AQI on high-Ozone days, the guide explains what a median of 40 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Amador County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Amador County with its California neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of California
Based on 211 EPA-monitored days in 2025; figures reflect only days the monitors reported. Source: EPA Air Quality System annual summaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Amador County, California? ▼
Amador County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40, rated "Good." 84.8% of monitored days (179 out of 211) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Amador County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Amador County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 211 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Amador County have? ▼
In 2025, Amador County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 97.
Is the air quality in Amador County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Amador County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2023 with 341 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 179 good days.
What does AQI 40 mean for health? ▼
Amador County's median AQI of 40 falls in the "Good" category. See the <a href="/guides/understanding-aqi" class="underline">AQI category guide</a> for what each range means for health.
How does Amador County compare to other counties in California? ▼
Amador County has 84.8% good air days. Nearby counties in California: Butte (66.1% good), Calaveras (73.9% good), Colusa (84.9% good), Del Norte (81.0% good), El Dorado (85.8% good), Fresno (40.1% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Amador County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Amador County is 58, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 97 (Moderate).
Data Sources
Primary Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Air Quality System (AQS), Annual AQI by County dataset, 2020–2025 (aqs.epa.gov). For current conditions (not shown here — this page is historical annual data), see EPA AirNow (airnow.gov). See our methodology for how AQI, median, and coverage figures are computed.
Informational only, not professional advice. Data from EPA AQS. See our disclaimer.
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