South Charleston, Ohio Air Quality

South Charleston has a median AQI of 46, earning an air quality grade of B+ — good air quality that ranks better than 24% of US cities. Air quality has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Particulate matter (PM2.5) is the primary concern, often linked to vehicle traffic, industrial activity, and wildfire smoke. In 2025, South Charleston recorded 161 good air quality days (59% of monitored days) and 2 unhealthy days.

Population: 1,727 • County: Clark

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Quick Facts

Current AQI10Good
Air Quality GradeB+
Median AQI (2025)46
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 24%
Primary PollutantPM2.5
Unhealthy Days/Year2
10-Year Trend→ Stable
Data SourceEPA AirNow

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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Last 30 Days

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Current Pollutant Levels

PM2.5
10
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

161
Good Days
108
Moderate Days
2
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
126
Max AQI
46
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

PM2.5152 days
Ozone119 days

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Charleston Air Quality

What is the air quality in South Charleston today?

The current AQI in South Charleston is 10, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in South Charleston getting better or worse?

Air quality in South Charleston has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with a median AQI of around 46.

What is the most common air pollutant in South Charleston?

PM2.5 is the primary air pollutant in South Charleston, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2025. Particulate matter can originate from vehicle exhaust, wildfires, and industrial emissions.

How many unhealthy air days does South Charleston have per year?

In 2025, South Charleston had 2 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 161 good days and 108 moderate days out of 271 days monitored.

What air quality grade does South Charleston receive?

South Charleston receives an air quality grade of B+, placing it better than 24% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 46 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

B+

Better than 24% of US cities

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