Quantico, Virginia Air Quality

Quantico has a median AQI of 38, earning an air quality grade of A — excellent air quality that ranks better than 70% of US cities. Air quality has been trending worse over the past decade, a concern for local residents and health officials. Ground-level ozone is the primary concern, typically peaking on warm sunny days due to vehicle and industrial emissions. In 2025, Quantico recorded 256 good air quality days (94% of monitored days).

Population: 578 • County: Prince William

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Quick Facts

Current AQI20Good
Air Quality GradeA
Median AQI (2025)38
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 70%
Primary PollutantOzone
Unhealthy Days/Year0
10-Year Trend↓ Worsening
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
20
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

256
Good Days
16
Moderate Days
0
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
87
Max AQI
38
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

Ozone270 days
NO₂2 days

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Quantico Air Quality

What is the air quality in Quantico today?

The current AQI in Quantico is 20, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Quantico getting better or worse?

Air quality in Quantico has been worsening in recent years. The median AQI rose from 31 in 2016 to 38 in 2025.

What is the most common air pollutant in Quantico?

Ozone is the primary air pollutant in Quantico, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2025. Ground-level ozone forms when sunlight reacts with vehicle and industrial emissions on warm days.

How many unhealthy air days does Quantico have per year?

In 2025, Quantico had 0 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 256 good days and 16 moderate days out of 272 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Quantico receive?

Quantico receives an air quality grade of A, placing it better than 70% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 38 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

A

Better than 70% of US cities

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