Median AQI
39
Good
Wyoming · County air quality · 2024
Weston County, Wyoming
Median AQI 39 (Good). 87.7% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 39
- Median AQI
- 87.7%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 60%
- Cleaner than US counties
Weston County's 2024 annual median AQI is 39 (Good), with 87.7% Good days
According to the U.S. EPA Air Quality System, Weston County, Wyoming posted a 2024 median AQI of 39 (Good) across 365 monitored days, with 87.7% rated Good and 0 unhealthy or worse. This is an annual comparison, not today's advisory.
Data source EPA Air Quality System (AQS)
- Cleaner than US
- Weston County's 87.7% Good-day share places it cleaner than 60% of US counties in 2024.
- Closest median-AQI peer
- Big Horn County (89.2% Good, median AQI 39) is the closest nationwide median-AQI peer to Weston County.
- 2020–2024 trend
- Weston County's floor-qualifying Good-day share is worsening from 2020 to 2024 (91.5% → 87.7%).
- Median AQI
- Median AQI: 39
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Weston County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 39 with 87.7% of 365 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 39
- median AQI · Good
- 87.7%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 60%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 136.
Annual release change
What changed in the 2024 EPA annual release
- Weston County's peak single-day AQI rose from 90 to 136 between the 2023 and 2024 EPA annual releases, a change of +46 points.
- Weston County's Good-day share fell from 90.8% to 87.7% between the 2023 and 2024 EPA annual releases, a change of -3.1 percentage points.
- Weston County's median AQI fell from 42 to 39 between the 2023 and 2024 EPA annual releases, a change of -3 points.
Data updated August 2026
- Good · 320 d · 87.7%
- Moderate · 40 d · 11.0%
- USG · 5 d · 1.4%
How did Weston County's air break down in 2024?
Across 365 monitored days, 320 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 (2024). 365 days monitored. Median AQI: 39 (Good).
Insights: Weston County, Wyoming. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 39 across 365 measured days in 2024, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 320 (88%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 40 (11%) registered Moderate readings, and 5 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 58, while the worst single-day peak hit 136 (USG). Residents averaged about 26.3 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (365 days). Across the 2020–2024 trend window, the share of monitored days rated Good shifted by -3.8 points and the median AQI moved -1 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2024 window was AQI 136, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Albany (55.6% good, AQI 49); Big Horn (89.2% good, AQI 39); Campbell (74.3% good, AQI 44); Carbon (100.0% good, AQI 8); Converse (96.2% good, AQI 40); Fremont (69.6% good, AQI 47).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
87.7%
320 of 365 monitored days
12.7pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
136
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 58
Weston County, Good days share 87.7%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Weston 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 (2024)
Distribution of 365 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
320
88%
Moderate
40
11%
USG
5
1%
Unhealthy
0
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Weston County.
- Ozone · 365 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Weston County's air quality is rated Good based on 87.7% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2024.
Air quality was acceptable on 87.7% of monitored days in 2024, with a median AQI of 39. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 365 of 365 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Weston County. Highest Good-day share: 2022 (94.8%, 344 of 363 monitored days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 323 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 119 |
| 2021 | 282 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 100 |
| 2022 | 344 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 64 |
| 2023 | 315 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 90 |
| 2024 | 320 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 136 |
How does Weston County compare?
How Weston County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Weston County 87.7%
Big Horn County, Wyoming 89.2%
US average 76.0%
Median AQI about average
Weston County 39
Big Horn County, Wyoming 39
US average 39
Unhealthy days / yr better than US avg
Weston County 0
Big Horn County, Wyoming 0
US average 1
Counties with a similar median AQI
Nationwide peers within about the same annual median AQI as Weston County (39), not geographic neighbors.
Big Horn County, Wyoming
Median AQI 39 · 89.2% Good-day share
Chattooga County, Georgia
Median AQI 39 · 96.3% Good-day share
Sumter County, Georgia
Median AQI 38 · 93.4% Good-day share
Columbia County, Georgia
Median AQI 36 · 94.2% Good-day share
Jefferson County, Oklahoma
Median AQI 42 · 81.0% Good-day share
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
Median AQI 43 · 71.6% Good-day share
Same primary pollutant: Ozone
Ozone led the AQI on the most monitored days here. These peers share that driver and the closest Good-day share (a second relationship type beyond median-AQI neighbors).
Wyoming counties on the map
Geographic containment only, other monitored counties in Wyoming, independent of AQI or pollutant match.
What Weston 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 39 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Weston County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Weston County with its Wyoming neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Wyoming
Based on 365 EPA-monitored days in 2024; 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 Weston County, Wyoming? ▼
Weston County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39, rated "Good." 87.7% of monitored days (320 out of 365) had good air quality in 2024.
What is the main pollutant in Weston County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Weston County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 365 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Weston County have? ▼
In 2024, Weston County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 136.
Is the air quality in Weston County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Weston County is worsening across floor-qualifying years (2020-2024); years with fewer than 100 monitored days are excluded from that direction. Highest qualifying Good-day share: 2022 at 94.8% (344 of 363 days). Lowest qualifying Good-day share: 2021 at 82.2% (282 of 343 days).
What does AQI 39 mean for health? ▼
Weston County's median AQI of 39 falls in the "Good" category. See the AQI category guide for what each range means for health.
How does Weston County compare to other counties in Wyoming? ▼
Weston County has 87.7% good air days. Nearby counties in Wyoming: Albany (55.6% good), Big Horn (89.2% good), Campbell (74.3% good), Carbon (100.0% good), Converse (96.2% good), Fremont (69.6% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Weston County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Weston County is 58, 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.
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Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by county summary files for Weston County, Wyoming · 2020–2025
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