Red Bank, South Carolina Air Quality

Red Bank has a median AQI of 41, earning an air quality grade of A- — excellent air quality that ranks better than 68% of US cities. Air quality has been improving steadily over the past decade, a positive sign for residents. Particulate matter (PM2.5) is the primary concern, often linked to vehicle traffic, industrial activity, and wildfire smoke. In 2023, Red Bank recorded 96 good air quality days (64% of monitored days).

Population: 11,314 • County: Lexington

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Quick Facts

Current AQI28Good
Air Quality GradeA-
Median AQI (2023)41
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 68%
Primary PollutantPM2.5
Unhealthy Days/Year0
10-Year Trend↑ Improving
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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Current Pollutant Levels

PM2.5
28
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2023 Air Quality Summary

96
Good Days
53
Moderate Days
0
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
77
Max AQI
41
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2023)

PM2.5140 days
PM109 days

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Red Bank Air Quality

What is the air quality in Red Bank today?

The current AQI in Red Bank is 28, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Red Bank getting better or worse?

Air quality in Red Bank has been improving over the past decade. The median AQI dropped from 47 in 2016 to 41 in 2023.

What is the most common air pollutant in Red Bank?

PM2.5 is the primary air pollutant in Red Bank, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2023. Particulate matter can originate from vehicle exhaust, wildfires, and industrial emissions.

How many unhealthy air days does Red Bank have per year?

In 2023, Red Bank had 0 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 96 good days and 53 moderate days out of 149 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Red Bank receive?

Red Bank receives an air quality grade of A-, placing it better than 68% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 41 for 2023, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

A-

Better than 68% of US cities

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