Median AQI
40
Good
Connecticut · County air quality · 2025
New London County, Connecticut
Median AQI 40 (Good). 79.0% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 40
- Median AQI
- 79.0%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 49%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, New London County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 40 with 79.0% of 181 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 40
- median AQI · Good
- 79.0%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 49%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 136.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 143 d · 79.0%
- Moderate · 34 d · 18.8%
- USG · 4 d · 2.2%
How did New London County's air break down in 2025?
Across 181 monitored days, 143 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 136 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 181 days monitored. Median AQI: 40 (Good).
Insights: New London County, Connecticut. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 40 across 181 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 143 (79%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 34 (19%) registered Moderate readings, and 4 (2%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 59, while the worst single-day peak hit 136 (USG). Residents averaged about 23.7 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (101 days), PM2.5 (80 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -131 and the median AQI moved -1 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 136, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Fairfield (66.8% good, AQI 44); Hartford (66.8% good, AQI 44); Litchfield (81.8% good, AQI 41); Middlesex (77.9% good, AQI 42); New Haven (68.5% good, AQI 44); Tolland (79.8% good, AQI 42).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
79.0%
143 of 181 monitored days
4.0pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
136
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 59
New London County, Good days share 79.0%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
New London 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 181 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
143
79%
Moderate
34
19%
USG
4
2%
Unhealthy
0
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in New London County.
- Ozone · 101 days · 55.8%
- PM2.5 · 80 days · 44.2%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
New London County's air quality is rated Good based on 79.0% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 79.0% 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 101 of 181 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is improving in New London County. Best year: 2024 (309 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 274 | 87 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 172 |
| 2021 | 277 | 79 | 7 | 0 | 39 | 129 |
| 2022 | 290 | 71 | 4 | 0 | 39 | 108 |
| 2023 | 258 | 95 | 7 | 3 | 41 | 166 |
| 2024 | 309 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 126 |
| 2025 | 143 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 136 |
How does New London County compare?
How New London County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
New London County 79.0%
Fairfield County, Connecticut 66.8%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
New London County 40
Fairfield County, Connecticut 44
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
New London County 0
Fairfield County, Connecticut 1
US average 0
Other Counties in Connecticut
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Connecticut.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to New London County.
Amador County, California
AQI 40 · 84.8% good
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
What New London 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 New London County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare New London County with its Connecticut neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Connecticut
Based on 181 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 New London County, Connecticut? ▼
New London County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40, rated "Good." 79.0% of monitored days (143 out of 181) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in New London County? ▼
The primary pollutant in New London County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 101 days (56% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does New London County have? ▼
In 2025, New London County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 136.
Is the air quality in New London County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in New London County is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2024 with 309 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 143 good days.
What does AQI 40 mean for health? ▼
New London 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 New London County compare to other counties in Connecticut? ▼
New London County has 79.0% good air days. Nearby counties in Connecticut: Fairfield (66.8% good), Hartford (66.8% good), Litchfield (81.8% good), Middlesex (77.9% good), New Haven (68.5% good), Tolland (79.8% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in New London County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for New London County is 59, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 136 (USG).
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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