Pennsylvania · County air quality · 2025

Greene County, Pennsylvania

Median AQI 41 (Good). 76.9% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.

41
Median AQI
76.9%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
43%
Cleaner than US counties

The verdict

According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Greene County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 41 with 76.9% of 212 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.

41
median AQI · Good
76.9%
days rated Good
Ozone
main pollutant
43%
cleaner than US counties

Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 105.

Data updated July 2026

Greene County AQI category distribution Stacked-segment bar showing the share of monitored days that fell in each EPA AQI category, Good, Moderate, USG, Unhealthy, Very Unhealthy, Hazardous, with median AQI marker. AQI category distribution 212 monitored days G M Median AQI 41 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Greene County
  • Good · 163 d · 76.9%
  • Moderate · 48 d · 22.6%
  • USG · 1 d · 0.5%

How did Greene County's air break down in 2025?

Across 212 monitored days, 163 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 105 (USG).

EPA AQS →

Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 212 days monitored. Median AQI: 41 (Good).

Insights: Greene County, Pennsylvania. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 41 across 212 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 163 (77%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 48 (23%) registered Moderate readings, and 1 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 58, while the worst single-day peak hit 105 (USG). Residents averaged about 23.1 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.

The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (136 days), PM2.5 (76 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -131 and the median AQI moved +2 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 105, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Adams (73.8% good, AQI 42); Allegheny (51.6% good, AQI 49); Armstrong (68.1% good, AQI 42); Beaver (54.3% good, AQI 47); Berks (65.6% good, AQI 44); Blair (71.9% good, AQI 41).

Air Quality Summary

Median AQI

41

Good

Good Days

76.9%

163 of 212 monitored days

1.9pp vs 75% target

Max AQI Recorded

105

USG

Health Grade

Good

90th-pct AQI 58

Greene County, Good days share 76.9%
National avg

Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).

Greene 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 212 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

163

77%

Moderate

48

23%

USG

1

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 Greene County.

Greene County, Pennsylvania criteria pollutant distribution Stratified-band visualization showing the share of monitored days each criteria pollutant (PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, CO) was the primary AQI driver. Ozone · 64.2% PM2.5 · 35.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Greene County, Pennsylvania · 212 monitored days Criteria pollutant column
  • Ozone · 136 days · 64.2%
  • PM2.5 · 76 days · 35.8%
Ozone (O3) 136 days (64%)

How Ozone affects health →

Fine Particles (PM2.5) 76 days (36%)

How PM2.5 affects health →

Health Impact Assessment

Good

Greene County's air quality is rated Good based on 76.9% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality was acceptable on 76.9% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 41. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 136 of 212 monitored days.

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is worsening in Greene County. Best year: 2020 (294 good days).

Year Good Moderate USG Unhealthy Median AQI
2020 294 64 1 0 39
2021 232 107 1 0 42
2022 231 63 0 0 42
2023 219 81 2 0 44
2024 196 34 0 0 38
2025 163 48 1 0 41

How does Greene County compare?

How Greene County compares

Good-day share about average
Greene County 76.9%
Adams County, Pennsylvania 73.8%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Greene County 41
Adams County, Pennsylvania 42
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Greene County 0
Adams County, Pennsylvania 0
US average 0

Other Counties in Pennsylvania

Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Pennsylvania.

Counties with Similar Air Quality

Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Greene County.

What Greene 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 41 means for exposure. Health guidance
  • See how Greene County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
  • Compare Greene County with its Pennsylvania neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Pennsylvania

Based on 212 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 Greene County, Pennsylvania?
Greene County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41, rated "Good." 76.9% of monitored days (163 out of 212) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Greene County?
The primary pollutant in Greene County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 136 days (64% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Greene County have?
In 2025, Greene County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 105.
Is the air quality in Greene County getting better or worse?
Air quality in Greene County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 294 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 163 good days.
What does AQI 41 mean for health?
Greene County's median AQI of 41 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 Greene County compare to other counties in Pennsylvania?
Greene County has 76.9% good air days. Nearby counties in Pennsylvania: Adams (73.8% good), Allegheny (51.6% good), Armstrong (68.1% good), Beaver (54.3% good), Berks (65.6% good), Blair (71.9% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Greene County?
The 90th percentile AQI for Greene County is 58, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 105 (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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